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Summary: Are the 5-stars reviews written by REAL readers ?
Review: Just curious ... why all the 5-stars reviews rated by annoymous readers are written around April 9, 10 & 12, 2000 ? Are these reviews written by REAL readers ?
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Summary: I Can Here The Glass Cieling Shattering Now
Review: I'm 28 years old and I suppose a little biased, I'm Gail's daughter. But the reason I wanted to review this book goes beyond my desire to have mommy become famous. Here's what I got from the book: Ask For It. I have this tendancy in work situations to be almost embarassed to ask my boss for a raise or a promotion, title change, new office, "insider" information, anything. After I read one of the first proofs of the book, I found myself making requests forcefully yet without being contentious or difficult. Guess what? They're happening. This book, in simple language, tells it like it is. There aren't all these fluffy chapters that put you to sleep and actually offer nothing of real substance, the book is filled with page after page of what works and what doesn't. But the thing that I think is so powerful about Play Like A Man, Win Like A Woman is that it puts the success of your career in your lap. NO more excuses, no one else is responsible for your successes but you. Her suggestions are never preachy but it's almost as if Gail has taken a flashlight and shown you areas that you weren't either looking at or noticing before. What you choose to do about that is all up to you. After reading the book I sort of involuntarily found myself "going for it" at work. I know that sounds cheesy but it's true. I'm a much more agressive businesswoman and the men that I work with pay attention to what I have to say and trust my ideas becuase I let myself take charge and don't get deflated when someone tells me "No." I used to sulk at that word, now I just hear it and don't take it so personally. I'm the Public Relations Manager for a very hip Internet company called eTour.com which has nothing to do with this review other than free publicity. Amazon better not delete that last sentence or else I'm crying editorial injustice. Buy mom's book. The men at CNN like her and the women do too and that's reason enough to listen to what she's got to say plus I'm a very grounded, successful, happy daughter. You go Gail!
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Summary: A great book for men, too
Review: A lot of guys I know are mystified by their communication--or lack thereof--with women at the office. This book was written for women, but it's so loaded with wise, intuitive knowledge about how women operate that any man at any office will profit from reading it--in fact, it will give you a head start over all the other men because you'll learn why women do those things that drive you so crazy, and you'll also figure out why the things you do drive them so crazy, too.
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Summary: women, listen up
Review: I have read this book and it contains great words of wisdom for women of all ages. As a young professional, it provides a clear cut path to the misconceptions that are conveyed in conversations between the sexes. Not only will this help you in the workplace, it will help you in all areas of life (home, family, church, etc.).I also saw the author on CNN with a panel of professionals (Leeza Gibbons, Trish McEvoy, Suzanne Somers, and John Gray). She stresses that work is NOT a sorority and that women don't need to be friends with female coworkers.
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Summary: A California Business Executive
Review: Gail's rules are a must for anyone aspiring to be successful in business. This book needs to be on your must read list. There are so many obstacles to a successful business career, not knowing how the game is played shouldn't be one of them. Read it - now!
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Summary: A Must-Read for Every Woman in Business
Review: If you're a woman and wondered why the game of business seems so odd, read this book. I've just become a mid-level executive and it's like finally getting the play book before the big game.
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Summary: GREAT TIPS...AND A FUN READ
Review: Both practical and wonderfully subversive. So many other books talk about how men and women are different. This book takes it to the next step: here's how to ACT like men do and beat them at their own game. I recognized so many things from my own workplace as true (I even kept a running tally in my head as I read it: "Uh-oh, I do that - need to stop" or "I've managed not to fall into that trap".) I read the book in one evening and started to changes some of my behavior the next workday. A must-read book for anyone working in a corporate environment. The men won't know what hit them!
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Summary: Woe to the male exec who thinks this book is just for women.
Review: Gail Evans shares her vast corporate experience with women on the way up, giving them a glimpse at the playbook men in business have instinctively used for years. All working women need to read this to learn how they may be unwittingly holding themselves back from achieving the success they want at work. Men need to read it to learn more about themselves, and more about the women who may some day be their bosses.
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Summary: Women in the Workplace - A Must Read
Review: This book is a wonderful resource for women to understand the playing field in the work place. The rules in this work place were created by men... how do women use this information to succeed.
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Summary: Counterproductive Generalizations
Review: Gail does her best based on her own observations, but tends to generalize in a way that isn't useful. It's possible that some of the advice she gives sounds correct to her because of her generation. I am one woman who got promoted because she was willing to get red in the face and yell back at her boss's boss over a key issue. I consciously used this device and we continued calmly discussing the issue. Anger used appropriately, provided you stay in control, can be very effective when wielded by a woman. Sometimes the same strategy works for both a man and a woman. A much better book is "Games Your Mother Never Taught You". Try to get your hands on this gem, which may be out of print. If Gail had read this, she might be CEO today.
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