In 'Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office,' Lois P. Frankel exposes the subtle yet damaging behaviors that prevent women from climbing the corporate ladder. Through insightful anecdotes and practical advice, she reveals how societal norms and self-sabotaging habits hinder professional growth. Frankel empowers women to embrace assertiveness and take control of their careers, challenging the idea that being 'nice' is a requisite for success. This eye-opening guide encourages readers to break free from stereotypes and reclaim their ambitions. Are you ready to uncover the secrets that could revolutionize your career trajectory?
By Lois P. Frankel
Published: 2014
""Nice girls don't get the corner office, but assertive women do. It's about owning your expertise and navigating the corporate landscape with confidence and clarity.""
BEFORE YOU WERE TOLD TO "LEAN IN," DR. LOIS FRANKEL TOLD YOU HOW TO GET THAT CORNER OFFICE The New York Times bestseller, which for 10 years has been a must-have for women in business, is now completely revised and updated. In this new edition, internationally recognized executive coach Lois P. Frankel reveals a distinctive set of behaviors-over 130 in all-that women learn in girlhood that ultimately sabotage them as adults. She teaches you how to eliminate these unconscious mistakes that could be holding you back and offers invaluable coaching tips that can easily be incorporated into your social and business skills. The results for hundreds of thousands of women have been career opportunities they never thought possible-at every stage of their career, from entry-level to the corner office! Stop making "nice girl" errors that can become career pitfalls, such as: Mistake #13: Avoiding office politics. If you don't play the game, you can't possibly win. Mistake #21: Multi-tasking. Just because you can do something, doesn't mean you should do it. Mistake #54: Failure to negotiate. Don't equate negotiation with confrontation. Mistake #70: Inappropriate use of social media. Once it's out there, it's hard to put the toothpaste back in the tube. Mistake #82: Asking permission. Children, not adults, ask for approval. Be direct, be confident.
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“"Nice girls don't get the corner office, but assertive women do. It's about owning your expertise and navigating the corporate landscape with confidence and clarity."”
Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office
By Lois P. Frankel
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Lois P. Frankel is a renowned author and speaker, known for her expertise in women's leadership and professional development. With a background in organizational development, she has penned several influential books including 'Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office,' 'Nice Girls Still Don't Get the Corner Office,' and 'The Nice Girls Guide to Talking Like a CEO.' Frankel's writing style is empowering and practical, blending insightful strategies with relatable anecdotes, making her work both accessible and impactful for women navigating the professional landscape.
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