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Summary: Well Rounded Book for Pragmatists
Review: As a pragmatic middle manager that has set his sights on the corporate board room, I found this book invaluable for setting a realistic course for accomplishing my goal. The book doesn't spell out any secrets for ascending to the executive washroom, however it details and profiles the characteristics and sacrifices necessary to make it in today's hostile business climate. It also forces you to look at setbacks beyond the simple stereotypical "I didn't get promoted 'cause I'm Black." It also challenges younger minority managers to take up the mantle of diversity on the journey to the top.Overall, I gave this book a 5 because I expected it to be filled with a lot of "work twice as hard, you're the future" rah rah babblings. However, it was very insightful and very well presented. Best part of the book is the executive bio's listed at the very end.
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Summary: Thought provoking
Review: As an American lawyer in London, I often feel isolated in an alien culture, even though everyone is speaking English. CTCC was given to me by a colleague who knows Judy Turnock. I was surprised to find how much I identified with the experiences of the corporate executives interviewed there. What they shared has given me even more respect for what so many people have sacrificed to make the promise of America a reality. It also made me proud of my small part in the cultural change underway in every workplace. I find myself turning to CTCC again and again. Wherever you work, read this book.
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Summary: Inspirational
Review: As the director of a not-for-profit art center, I've spent years struggling to raise enough funds to improve our center, build our programs and pay our staff. I read Cracking the Corporate Code because I know Judy Turnock, but I had no idea it was going to help me in my work. It made me start thinking strategically about the struggle of every art center, and now I've put together a consortium of over 40 art centers. I would never have thought this way if I had not read CTCC. It makes you think about how to accomplish more. I think CTCC has a message for everybody.
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Summary: Excellent career guide for everyone
Review: I really found the insight in the book valuable. I'm a Korean (i.e., Asian) but found a lot of elements to which I can relate from my personal experiences. The book contains excellent insight and advice from these successful individuals who managed to crack the corporate code and climb the ladder. I'd recommend this book to anyone who's interested in climbing the corporate ladder.
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Summary: A Must Read For All Attorneys of Color!
Review: Reading Cracking the Corporate Code (CTCC) is like having conversations with the best mentors in the world.. When I first read it, I was in the middle of my fourth year as an associate at a major law firm in Silicon Valley. I was one of very few blacks, and I was struggling through work assignments and feeling so alienated. It was CTCC that gave me the confidence to look honestly at my law firm environment. I think every African-American lawyer should read this book!
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Summary: A Must Read For All Attorneys of Color!
Review: This is a fabulous book with lots of great stories, information and strategies on being successful in corporate America. This is a must read for ALL corporate professionals especially those seeking to craft their own strategy for growth in corporate America!!!!!
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