Mustang Sallies: Success Secrets of Women Who Refuse to Run with the Herd

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Summary: EXCELLENT! This is an incredible, inspirational book!!!
Review: Every morning,I put on my business suit and pumps, go into the office and hope like heck I don't get beat up again.I have had my share of bad bosses and experienced many situations of sabotage. I have never felt like I fit in. Now I know that it's because I belong with these mustang women like Nadia Comaneci, Eve Ensler, Carly Fiorina, Janet Reno and the others in this special, life-changing book. One thing I learned is that I have to be more proactive in my personal interactions. I have to know what others want and expect. I have to start calculating ways for a win-win outcome, rather than trying to win with a knockout punch. This is a great book that is well-written and insightful. I highly recommend it.



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Summary: FINALLY! A dose of validation, inspiration and power!
Review: I got an early copy of this book when Fawn Germer was the keynote speaker at a conference I attended. This book is a powerhouse. On one level, it is great to have such insightful input from Germer's interviews with people like Hillary Clinton, Susan Sarandon, Janet Reno and all kinds of athletes, CEOs and mustangs. But, Germer's words are powerful and her insights are absolutley unforgettable. She has been through some of the same hellacious corporate political encounters that I have experienced, and lived to help the rest of us in our battles.

The book shows how our feelings that we are "outsiders" or "misfits" be explained by the fact that we aren't marching to the sam drummer as everyone else. We are mustangs who may make some waves because we dare to be excellent and strive for better. The best parts of the book show how to interact with detractors and people trying to put you down.

I'll never forget her speech, when she talked about how this boss tried to derail her career and how she bounded back. She's traveled a courageous path that I admire and want to explore for myself. Any woman who wants to succeed on her terms should read MUSTANG SALLIES!!!

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Summary: This is the new sledgehammer I am taking to work
Review: I LOVE this book. The author has interviewed about 75 famous women about how they deal with the difficulties of being first or the label of being "too aggressive" or a "troublemaker." I needed this book 10 years ago, but I'll take it now. It's like my own private sledgehammer for those moments when I feel my power and self-esteem just slipping away.

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Summary: EXCELLENT BOOK!!!!
Review: I was given this book as a gift from a friend who said, "Now you'll understand what's going on with your life, Diane. You're a mustang. That's not a negative." When I read Fawn Germer's Mustang Sallies, I knew what she meant. I've always felt misunderstood and underappreciated. Now I realize I am what Germer calls a "trailblazer." I've never been one to go along to get along, and I don't kiss up to move up. That's hurt me in the past, but Mustang Sallies is filled with strategies to make me succeed without selling out. I love this book. (...) It's phenomenal.

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Summary: Interesting stories, well told
Review: If these stories of women who made a difference despite all odds don't inspire you to achieve to your fullest potential, it's doubtfull that anything else can. The spectrum of women chosen is a testament to diversity. This would make a great holiday gift for anyone and everyone.

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Summary: A powerful moment of truth for strong women
Review: This book will have a permanent place on my nightstand so I will find a little calm before going to sleep. Finally. FINALLY! Someone has explained all of my self-doubts and shown a way around them. This is a powerful book that I am giving as gifts to every one of my friends. It's required reading for any woman who has ever felt judged or criticized by others when she was absolutely in the right.

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Summary: Powerful, life-altering, just a really great book
Review: This has saved me about two years in psychotherapy. If you are starting to wonder if work is going to make you insane, you need this book. It's really wonderful.