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Summary: Female Cleverness 'Kvinnlig List' in Negotiation?
Review: The Swedish translation and adaptation (not yet existing, to my knowledge) will probably receive 5 bright yellow stars! In Sweden we have the expression 'Kvinnlig List' (Female Cleverness in English?), which does not seem to exist in American, British, Australian, Irish or Welsh English according to people I did ask (women often DO ask for advice!). I've also discussed with Dutch, Spanish, French and German people who did not know the expression. All women and some men instantly know the concept, though: to negotiate through making someone believe that he (or sometimes she) had the idea or wish in the first place. A woman was concerned that "if you have the expression the men know about it and then it won't work". Well, that is NOT a problem...
Tonight I watched a Swedish public TV debate (with 6 debating men (3 for and 3 against) and 1 moderating man). The debate: Should men pay an extra 'responsibility tax' (some called it 'guilt tax' to pay for costs associated with violence against women?
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Summary: It's not that women can't ask... they can...
Review: This book is aptly named, "Women Don't Ask", but Laschever and Babcock quickly point out that women can ask and they can do it just as well - sometimes differently - but just as well as men. The problem is that women are still not asking. We're not asking for more: more money when we negotiate a salary; more perks from our job package; more help from our spouses; and simply just more of what we WANT. It doesn't occur to use to ask as often as it does to men. (The studies that Babcock's gathered bear this out.) But, What I loved about this book was that I waked away looking for places - opportunities - upcoming negotiations where I could ask. I know now that I can do it. So, I called up my credit card and asked for a lower APR, and I just asked about their payment schedule so that I know about it more. I was not embarrassed that I did not already know this. I just asked, and now I do. It's always been much easier for me to ask for things on behalf of a good friend, colleague or for my organization, but now I think I can do it for myself. I've bought 5 books for my best friends, and I can't wait for them to read it.
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Summary: Highly recommended
Review: This book is incredibly well-researched and thoughtfully laid out. It builds its case beautifully with interesting examples, then backs it up with empirical research. And credit to the authors' writing styles, for they do not point fingers or whine about the way things are. And they never fall into a dry style of writing. The book flows nicely, and is easy to read.
Most importantly, they shine a light on issues women have in asking for what they deserve and by laying out their case in such a well-articulated fashion, they help provide answers that we can all act upon and move forward with.
The issues that the book explores impact women across all facets of their life -- from negotiating child care responsibilites to getting the recognition and compensation they deserve on the job. As a co-author of the business book "The Old Girls' Network", I see these issues in evidence in how women buiness owners also negotiate -- for contracts, for customers, in how they price their products and reticence about charging appropriately. So, I would say this book has broad appeal to stay at home moms, women in corporate life and for the large contingent of female entrepreneurs. It is a must-have addition to all of our reading lists, and one that should bring positive results.
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Summary: Highly recommended
Review: This book is incredibly well-researched and thoughtfully laid out. It builds its case beautifully with interesting examples, then backs it up with empirical research. And credit to the authors' writing styles, for they do not point fingers or whine about the way things are. And they never fall into a dry style of writing. The book flows nicely, and is easy to read.
Most importantly, they shine a light on issues women have in asking for what they deserve and by laying out their case in such a well-articulated fashion, they help provide answers that we can all act upon and move forward with.
The issues that the book explores impact women across all facets of their life -- from negotiating child care responsibilites to getting the recognition and compensation they deserve on the job. As a co-author of the business book "The Old Girls' Network", I see these issues in evidence in how women buiness owners also negotiate -- for contracts, for customers, in how they price their products and reticence about charging appropriately. So, I would say this book has broad appeal to stay at home moms, women in corporate life and for the large contingent of female entrepreneurs. It is a must-have addition to all of our reading lists, and one that should bring positive results.
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Summary: A must read...
Review: This book will help you see areas in your life where you can achieve more. There are truly differences between the workplace style of a man and a woman. Women need to learn to be more assertive and ask for the things they want. I have purchased copies of this book for co-workers and my administative assistant. This should be required reading for every female in college. Well written, well researched, and very useful. Worth every penny.
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