In this follow-up to her international bestseller How Women Rise, Sally Helgesen draws on three decades of work with executives and aspiring leaders around the world to offer practical ways to build more inclusive relationships, teams, and workplaces.
By the bestselling author of What Got You Here Won't Get You There
*By the Bestselling Author of What Got You Here Won't Get You There* Do you hesitate about putting forward ideas? Are you reluctant to claim credit for your achievements? Do you find it difficult to get the support you need from your boss or the recognition you deserve from your colleagues? If your answer to any of these is 'Yes', How Women Rise will help get you back on track. Inspiring and practical by turns, it identifies 12 common habits that can prove an obstacle to future success and tells you how to overcome them. In the process, it points the way to a career that will satisfy your ambitions and help you make the difference you want to make in the world. 'How Women Rise is a great read for any woman who wants to identify self-defeating behaviours that are holding her back, gain insight into why she engages in those behaviours, and develop skills to confidently achieve her goals.' Lois P. Frankel, author of Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office
The book presents a compelling argument for the unique strengths women bring to the workplace, highlighting their distinct perspective shaped by broad-spectrum notice, focus on daily experiences, and a larger social context. These elements enhance organizational insight, promote work-life balance, and foster authentic motivation. As traditional business environments evolve, the authors emphasize the necessity of embracing these female attributes to thrive in a team-based, service-oriented global market. Practical guidance is offered for both organizations and women to harness this powerful vision.
Focusing on the concept of integrated and organic organizations, this book explores how effective management prioritizes inclusivity by placing itself at the center of the organizational structure. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration and interconnectedness in fostering a productive work environment, challenging traditional hierarchical models.
The bestselling author of "The Female Advantage" gives workers the tools not just to cope but to thrive in a 24/7 world, where work has invaded home and life has become incredibly intense.
Sally Helgesen's classic study of female leaders documents how women leaders make decisions, schedule their days, gather and disperse information, motivate others, delegate tasks, structure their companies, and hire, and fire employees.