Mastering the Big Boy--The Success Secrets of Powerful Women

Author: Petrarch (USA)
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: Full of wisdom, rich in information, and very timely. Playboy is a must-read textbook for women pursuing career success. This book helps women realize their potential and recognize the unique contributions of women's special talents to companies and careers. —Kay Koplovitz, CEO of Working Woman Magazine
Debra Petrarch's new research on top female executives in Fortune 500 companies reveals the secrets to career success. Once you master these secrets, you too can achieve success. These women share their stories in candid language, filled with insights, telling us that ordinary women can achieve extraordinary careers by overcoming challenges and embracing them. Each has a different style and background, but they share many common traits that we can all possess. As they share their stories, they provide thorough, profound, and practical advice. Learn from these most successful female executives in today's companies! In this book, they share their passionate and courageous personal stories, revealing the secrets of their success. Whether your company is large or small, and regardless of how far your career has progressed, you will discover that these tips are the key to your success. This book covers:
The unwritten rules that can keep you out of trouble.
10 essential skills and behaviors for success.
How to maintain a balance between personal life and career.
Why powerful women are rare.
How to break the so-called glass ceiling.
The biggest challenges they've faced and how to overcome them. These powerful women not only inspire you but also guide you on specific issues to bring success to your career—they've achieved it, and so can you!