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Thoroughly revised and updated and with a new Introduction by the authors, this paperback edition of Her Place at the Table draws on extensive interviews with women leaders to help all women negotiate their path to leadership success.
A Woman's Guide to Taking Her Place at the Leadership Table
"It's time for women to take their places at the leadership tables alongside men. Why? Because the skills we developed at the foot of the table—bringing people together, building bridges across differences, and thinking outside the box—are in great demand. But to use this time and these skills to the greatest advantage, read this book. The authors have set a great meal for you...just devour it."
—Marie C. Wilson, president and founder, The White House Project
"Does she have the right stuff? That question follows women whenever they are promoted to visible leadership positions. Her Place at the Table lays out the pragmatic moves that can help any woman in business show she has the right stuff. I encourage all women with leadership aspirations to use this book as a guide."
—Patricia Fili-Krushel, executive vice president, Time Warner
"Women roar—they are the leaders we need in corporations today, but there are still some barriers. This book will help individual women negotiate what they need to succeed as leaders and help their firms support them in their efforts. That way we all win!"
—Tom Peters, management consultant and author, Reimagine! Business Excellence in a Disruptive Age
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Completely Updated with a New Introduction by the Authors
Synopsis
Her Place at the Table is a practical guide for any woman dealing with a demanding role. Drawing on extensive interviews with women leaders, the authors isolate five key challenges. Intelligence -- to make informed decisions you need good information, but getting it can be a tricky proposition for women. Backing -- no one wants to take on a tough job without the support of major players, but you can't take those allies for granted. Resources -- allocations don?t always square with the results expected. Buy-In -- you can't lead if no one wants to follow, but bringing a team on board can be problematic. Making a Difference -- the value you create must be visible before it makes a difference.
?Does she have the right stuff? That question follows women whenever they are promoted to visible leadership positions. Her Place at the Table lays out the pragmatic moves that can help any woman in business show she has the right stuff. I encourage all women with leadership aspirations to use this book as a guide.?
-- Patricia Fili-Krushel, executive vice president, Time Warner
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Synopsis
Advice for women from women for negotiating their own leadership careers
This is a practical guide for any woman dealing with a demanding role. Drawing on extensive interviews with women leaders, the authors isolate five key challenges: Intelligence; Backing; Resources; Buy-In; and Making a Difference. The three expert authors reveal what women have to teach us about the challenges and opportunities of leadership. As Tom Peters said of this book, "Women roar . . . . will help individual women negotiate what they need to success as leaders and help their firms support them in their efforts. That way we all win!"
- Describes five key actions for leadership success: Drill Deep, Start from Strength, Assemble the Building Blocks, Gather Momentum, and Make Your Mark
- Filled with prescriptive advice and a wide range of approaches for helping women with leadership challenges
- Lead authors wrote the The ShadowNegotiation, which was then released in paperback as Everyday Negotiation
The book includes interviews with high-profile women leaders including Ann Moore (CEO of Time Inc.), Ann Mulcahy (CEO of Xerox), and Harvard's Rosabeth Moss Kanter.
Synopsis
Drawing on extensive interviews with women leaders, the authors isolate five key challenges: Intelligence; Backing; Resources; Buy-In; and Making a Difference. The three expert authors reveal what women have to teach us about the challenges and opportunities of leadership.
Table of Contents
Introduction: Taking Your Place at the Leadership Table—Questions Will Be Asked.
1. DRILL DEEP.
Negotiating the Intelligence for Informed Decisions.
2. MOBILIZE BACKERS.
Negotiating for Critical Support.
3. GARNER RESOURCES.
Negotiating Key Allocations.
4. BRING PEOPLE ON BOARD.
Negotiating Buy-In.
5. MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
The Big Challenge.
APPENDIX A A Road Map to Negotiating the Five Challenges.
APPENDIX B What Organizations Can Learn from How Women Leaders Negotiate the Five Challenges.
Notes.
Bibliography.
Acknowledgments.
About the Authors.
Index.