Seven Secrets of Successful Women: Success Strategies of the Women Who Have Made It - And How You Can Follow Their Lead

by Brooks, Donna; Brooks, Lynn

• ISBN13: 9780071342643
• ISBN10: 0071342648
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-04-21
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

Summary

Wouldn't you like to know what secrets successful women share?..."it's definitely not too late for any of us to learn now what we need to do."--Dr. Donna BrooksFor years, professional and business women have been hindered by traditional role models, stereotyped views, and even their own family's attitudes. Despite these barriers, hundreds of women have found the path to success. In this eye-opening book, Donna and Lynn Brooks explore the strategies these women have used to succeed--and provide a blueprint any woman can use to achieve success in their personal and professional lives. For every woman who wants to get ahead, "Seven Secrets of Successful Women is an essential guide!

Table of Contents

Introduction.

Part I: The Seven Secrets.

Success Secret One.

Successful People Realize the Importance of a Mentor/Advocate/Cheerleader/Coach.

Success Secret Two.

Succesful People Know How to Increase Their Visibility.

Success Secret Three.

Successful People Know How to Develop an Effective Network.

Success Secret Four.

Successful People Have Learned to Communicate Effectively.

Success Secret Five.

Successful People Know How to Balance Work and Home.

Success Secret Six.

Successful People Know When to Take Smart Risks.

Success Secret Seven.

Successful People Understand the Politics of the Organization.

Part II: Putting the Secrets to Work.

Men and Women at Work. Success Strategies When You're Downsized.

International Influences.

Women and Technology.

Looking to the Future.