Going to the Top

by Gallagher, Carol A.; Golant, Susan K.

• ISBN13: 9780670891511
• ISBN10: 0670891517
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-04-10
• Publisher: Viking Adult

Summary

Offers proven, doable, and inspiring business advice for women who want to attain, and maintain success at every step of the corporate ladder. DLC: Women executive--U.S.

Author Biography

Carol Gallagher is a senior principal at American Management Systems, a billion-dollar international management consulting company.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	vii
PART I: WINDOWS IN THE GLASS CEILING	1	(36)
Women Who Ride the T-Rex	3	(19)
What You Know About Yourself and Your Company	22	(15)
PART II: SIX LESSONS FOR SUCCESS: SHATTERING THE MYTHS	37	(146)
Focus on the Big Picture: Results Are Only Part of the Story	39	(27)
Create Alliances: Networking Is Not a Requirement for Success	66	(26)
Help Others Be Successful: You Don't Have to Be Ruthless to Succeed	92	(19)
Take Risks: Keeping Your Head Down Can Keep You Off the Fast Track	111	(31)
Be Yourself: The ``Man's Game'' Isn't the Only Game in Town	142	(21)
Find Advocates: One Mentor Won't Pave the Way for Your Career	163	(20)
PART III: LIFE AT THE TOP: CREATING A ROAD MAP FOR SUCCESS	183	(119)
Having It All and Having a Life: Making Choices About Marriage, Family, and Career	185	(21)
The Juggling Act: Making Choices About Work Time and Personal Time	206	(25)
Career Strategies of High-Level Minority Women	231	(23)
Going to the Top: Fifteen Proven Strategies That Will Advance Your Career	254	(34)
Constructing Your Road Map	288	(14)
Index	302