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Summary: Learnings from Connie and the Queen!
Review: "What Queen Esther Knew" is a wonderful parallel of the story from the Bible about a great woman leader and survivor, and how today's women can be true leaders on their own terms. When a woman puts her mind to accomplishing a priority, there's nothing that can stop her! The story of Esther truly provides the motivation and validation that we need to rely on our own hearts and spirituality to guide us throughout our professional and personal lives. On the other hand, the story clearly defines how we must learn to accept reality and strategize our success... it doesn't just happen because "we're in the right place at the right time". It happens because we have strategized our working relationships, our professional expertise, and our timing to be ready when the opportunity presents itself. Connie and Barbara have brought together a story from our history with stories from our present for us to learn and grow from. Thank you both!
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Summary: Learnings from Connie and the Queen!
Review: "What Queen Esther Knew" is a wonderful parallel of the story from the Bible about a great woman leader and survivor, and how today's women can be true leaders on their own terms. When a woman puts her mind to accomplishing a priority, there's nothing that can stop her! The story of Esther truly provides the motivation and validation that we need to rely on our own hearts and spirituality to guide us throughout our professional and personal lives. On the other hand, the story clearly defines how we must learn to accept reality and strategize our success... it doesn't just happen because "we're in the right place at the right time". It happens because we have strategized our working relationships, our professional expertise, and our timing to be ready when the opportunity presents itself. Connie and Barbara have brought together a story from our history with stories from our present for us to learn and grow from. Thank you both!
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Summary: Inspiring, yet Practical . . . an Unbeatable Combination!!!
Review: An ancient whistleblower and hero, Queen Esther provides incredibly valuable strategies for women today. What did Queen Esther know? More than you'd ever believe! Esther was strategic and understood the importance of mapping out her plan of attack. She was an astute communicator who chose her words carefully and deliberately. She understood the subtleties of "palace protocol" and how to penetrate the inner circles of power. I found it fascinating to discover the contemporary relevance of this ancient tale. Glaser and Smalley have established themselves as leading authorities on what it takes for women to be successful today. Great "royal" advice. A must read!
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Summary: Great for Book Clubs and Study Groups!
Review: Connie Glaser and Barbara Smalley are absolutely brilliant at translating this most inspirational story of Queen Esther. They weave passages from the Old Testament, translations from theologians, and stories of modern day women into a basket filled with royal advice. "What Queen Esther Knew" is packed with sound recommendations I will use over and over again in aspects of my personal, community, spiritual, and professional life. It is a manuscript with strong theory, a solid foundation, and practical strategies that women can use 24/7. You can think of it as an operational guide for character, influence, elegance, and purpose. Give this book to all women you care about. It is a gift that will give over and over again! When Oprah gets a look at this book, she's certain to love it!!
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Summary: Great for Book Clubs and Study Groups!
Review: Connie Glaser and Barbara Smalley are absolutely brilliant at translating this most inspirational story of Queen Esther. They weave passages from the Old Testament, translations from theologians, and stories of modern day women into a basket filled with royal advice. "What Queen Esther Knew" is packed with sound recommendations I will use over and over again in aspects of my personal, community, spiritual, and professional life. It is a manuscript with strong theory, a solid foundation, and practical strategies that women can use 24/7. You can think of it as an operational guide for character, influence, elegance, and purpose. Give this book to all women you care about. It is a gift that will give over and over again! When Oprah gets a look at this book, she's certain to love it!!
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Summary: The perfect book for study groups or clubs!
Review: I've known the story of Queen Esther all my life, but Glaser and Smalley opened my eyes to a new level of meaning and relevance. Great leadership advice coupled with extraordinary examples of modern-day Esthers. A book for women in business that's both inspiring and uplifting. A rare find.
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Summary: I recommend it
Review: Relevant, informative and thought-provoking. Both an enjoyable read and valuable reference book.
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Summary: Great insight for the business woman
Review: This is the most insightful book for business women that I've read. Glaser and Smalley do a fine job parsing the Queen Esther story and applying it to the modern business world. Women in business have to be more subtle about how they advance their careers and Queen Esther is a great example of that. Networking, researching (including gossip!), timing, finding mentors, etc. -- all intertwine to create strategic game plans that women can use to nurture their careers. I liked this book so much that I ordered 15 to give away to women at my job (including the president of my company's commercial sales division). I have to order another 15 because I've run out.
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Summary: Outstanding Advice and Timeless Wisdom!
Review: While reading the book, I was constantly amazed at the relevance this ancient story has for women in business today. From learning how to identify a mentor to finding the courage to stand up for your convictions, the book is chock full of practical strategies that we can all learn and benefit from. The authors do an excellent job of interweaving the timeless story of Queen Esther with "best practices" for women today. Well-written and well-documented, this book is sure to become a best seller. Perfect for book groups and discussion.
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Summary: Common Sense Success
Review: You probably won't find this book on required reading lists for an MBA, but if being a successful businesswoman -- or even a successful woman period -- matters to you, then "What Queen Esther Knew" is essential reading. The authors have taken a story of palace intrigue from the bible, and translated the lessons into useful advice for modern-day women. Just in case you didn't know, Queen Esther became the most powerful woman in the Persian empire even though she was an exiled orphan. What the authors point out is that more important than her beauty or her charm was her innate ability to strategize, persuade others, take risks, and use her intelligence at every turn. These are skills that any woman (in business or not) would find useful. Since so many business books today are either technical textbooks or self-aggrandizing stories of success, "What Queen Esther Knew" is a welcome addition to any working woman's library. I liked learning that many of the skills we think were just ushered in during the era of feminists, were actually an important part of life during the biblical era. Glaser and Smalley give their book a modern feel by providing "real-women" examples that correlate with the advice they (i.e., Queen Esther) offer. This takes "What Queen Esther Knew" from a book full of theory into one of valuable and practical application
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