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Last Update :: August 22, 2008::..
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The
following book reviews have been featured in the WiPM SIG newsletter,
publications or suggested by our members.
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On
Becoming Fearless...in Love, Work, and Life
by Arianna Huffington
In her entry into the overstuffed semi-autobiographic inspirational
self-help genre, Huffington's main message is more or less unassailable:
"Women have so much potential, yet we hold ourselves back.
If my daughters, and women of all ages, are to take their rightful
place in society, they must become fearless." Huffington
ruminates on the cultivation of fearlessness in all aspects
of a woman's life: body image, love, motherhood, work, money,
illness and aging, with contributions from other fearless females
like Nora Ephron and Diane Keaton. Though the author's common-sense
feminism is welcome in a sea of women's books dedicated solely
to snagging a man, it can at times be overly simplistic; regarding
the reason women stay in physically abusive relationships, Huffington
states that "if you understand women's deep fear of being
alone, it's not a huge mystery." But generalizations such
as this are one of the pitfalls of picking a motif-"fearlessness"-and
using it as a litmus test for any given situation. Still, Huffington's
strident voice and populist sympathies make this an encouraging,
if not particularly inspiring, call to arms against the forces
that would keep women "sacrificing our personal truth to
go along, be approved of, or just plain be 'nice.'"
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Standing
at the Crossroads: Next Steps for High-Achieving Women
by Marian N. Ruderman and Patricia J. Ohlott
Although this book focuses on women in leadership positions,
the issues and insights in the book are relevant for every woman
who finds herself trying to balance the many different roles
in her life. Standing at the Crossroads focuses on women who
are at a critical crossroad and looking at choosing the path
for their next steps in both career and in life. The book is
based on a study of high achieving women conducted by the Center
for Creative Leadership which highlighted five key development
themes in women's lives.
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The
Girls Guide to being a boss (without being a b....)
by Caitlin Friedman and Kimberly Yorio
Valuable Lessons, Smart Suggestions, and True Stories for Succeeding
as the Chick-in-Charge.
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The
Art of War for Women
by Chin-Ning Chu
Sun Tzu's
Ancient Strategies and Wisdom for Winning at Work.
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OUCH!
That Stereotype Hurts
by Leslie Aguilar
Communicating Respectfully in a Diverse World; the Six-Step
Communication Recovery model for what to do when things go wrong
and you have your foot in your mouth.
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See
Jane Lead: 99 Ways for Women to Take Charge at Work
by
Lois Frankel, Ph.D.
The author's
stated reason for writing this book is the author's desire to
share something with others, in this case the premise that in
today's business world women's leadership and influence are
not only needed, but required. The book provides some insight
into what you may have in common with some of our most notable
leaders. Learn
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Fast
Forward MBA in Project Management
by Eric Verzuh
The author focuses on a key points-- businesses are reorganizing
to focus on "projects", project management become
a popular career track, and greater change=more innovations=more
projects. The book also discusses five factors that make a project
successful. Originally published in 2005, now in its 2nd edition.
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It's
Not a Glass Ceiling, It's a Sticky Floor
by Rebecca
Shambaugh, CEO of SHAMBAUGH Leadership
The author's premise: A lack of forward motion is due more substantially
to women's own career-inhibiting behavior than to cultural impediments,
Shambaugh claims. Women are more likely than men to shy away
from leadership roles, to get bogged down in perfectionism and
to avoid career-boosting changes out of a misplaced sense of
loyalty. Learn
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The
Velvet Hammer: Business Ideas for Women Who Don't Golf
by Elaine Allison
The Velvet Hammer challenges women leaders to explore why and
how they must lead differently than men. Using real life stories,
examples and assessments, this fascinating book shows women
how to be decisive and diplomatic, confident and compassionate,
strong and supportive in any leadership role
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She
Wins, You Win
by Gail Evans
Once again, Gail Evans has written a book that will resonate
with every thoughtful woman both in and out of the workplace.
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Climbing
the Corporate Ladder in High Heels
by Kathleen Archambeau
Favoring neither the “in-your-face” tactics of the
“break-through-the-glass-ceiling” school of thought,
nor the “sugar-and-spice-and-everything-nice” approach,
this practical book shows women how to achieve both a rewarding
career and a fulfilling life.
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Trade
Up! 5 Steps for Redesigning Your Leadership and Life from the
Inside Out
byRayona Sharpnack
Trade Up! draws on the authori's experience, as well as stories
of successful leaders she has worked with, to reveal how leaders
limit themselves by holding on to ideas or assumptions about
ourselves—what she calls your “context” —that
are no longer valid. Trade Up! outlines the 5 steps to help
leaders gain awareness of these assumptions and trade up from
limiting beliefs and behaviors to those that will help them
change the world.
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Absolute
Beginner's Guide to Project Management
byGreg Horine
Based on a look-see at the Table of Contents and it's 5-star
rating, this handy reference with provided you with project
management basics.
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Project
Management in the Real World
byElizabeth Harrin
A 4-star rating on Amazon.com makes this book worth checking
out. Project Management in the Real World is Presented in a
quick and easy to read format, it contains a wealth of knowledge
that can be practically applied in a short period of time. Anecdotes,
how-to tips and ideas are backed up with theory and references,
along with case studies from the US, Holland, France, Australia
as well as the UK.
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Trillion-Dollars
Moms: Marketing to a New Generation of Mothers
by Maria Bailey and Bonnie Ulman
"How can you think like a mom if you're not a mom? You
can't, unless you're willing to research.That's
where Bailey and Ulman's book comes in. They've done all the
work for you. From cover to cover, you'll read hundreds of case
studies and research examples that prove the authors' expertise
in the field of marketing to mothers."
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How
to Say It When You Don't Know What to Say: The Right Words for
Difficult Times
by Robbie Kaplan
The author covers a variety of situations and experiences--ranging
from death to job loss to divorce to natural disasters.
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Project
Management: The CommonSense Approach
by Lee R. Lambert and Erin Lambert
Solid guidance on
earned value management for the novice and veteran PM, a layman's
level without losing the technical edge.
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Personal
Brilliance: Mastering The Everyday Habits That Create A Lifetime
Of Success
by Jim Canterucci
Mastering the everyday
habits that create a lifetime of success; the author discusses
the capacity to "think on your feet" and tap intoyour
talents and abilities at home, at work,
and at play.
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Alpha
Project Managers: What the Top 2% Know That Everyone Else Does
Not
by Andy Crowe
Debunking misconceptions
surrounding successful project managers, this source builds
upon a landmark survey of more than 800 project managers from
around the world to highlight the traits that make them stand
out in the minds of their teams, senior managers, customers,
and stakeholders. Through in-depth interviews and discussions,
the common attributes of these elite project managers—from
character and beliefs to organizational approaches—are
uncovered and help to explain their achievements.
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Never
Eat Alone
by Keith Ferrazzi and Tahl Raz
Fewer than 20% of
all working Americans found employment
through a friend, relative, old school chum, or other personal
connection. However, at the managerial level, it’s 72%
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networking guide can perhaps help you enhance your life both
personally and professionally through effective networking.
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Integrated
Project Management
by Chris Edgelow
This booklet explores the 10 essentials for effective project
management. It focuses on how project management needs to be
integrated more completely into the organization to ensure complex
change is successfully initiated and sustained. Project management
must thoroughly integrate the current strategic reality into
every project to ensure success; this booklet tells you how
to do that. A very useful resource for anyone involved in project
management!
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Bait
and Switch: The (Futile) Pursuit of the American Dream
by Barbara Enhenreich
Interesting, disturbing and sometimes humorous read about
one woman’s “pretend" job hunt during the recent
downsizings of corporate America. The part I found both funny
and disturbing at the same time was her sendup of the coaching
industry and networking workshops. Now I'm sure if she ran
into some quality coaches and workshops, it wouldn't make
for as interesting a read (and she might have found a job
in the first few months). But, even I had to laugh when she
pointed out that they use acronyms for everything and sometimes
their enthusiasm makes you want to seriously slap them back
into reality.
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Naked
in the Boardroom - A CEO Bares Her Secrets So You Can Transform
Your Career
by Robin Wolaner
This quick read is
about how women should handle the men who dominate their business
environment, covering everything from business ethics to office
attire to raising funds for new ventures. The author’s
target audience is young women just beginning to ascend the
career ladder.
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Token
Chick: A Woman's Guide to Golfing with the Boys
by Cheryl Ladd
Cheryl Ladd, a former Charlie's Angels TV star, sheds some insight
on this traditional man’s game, noting that golf
gives women an opportunity to observe someone's character: Temper?
Bad language? Cheat? Too helpful? Not helpful
enough? Big tip, "Be gracious in victory because men can
be a little sensitive when you beat them."
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10
Easy Ways to Use Technology in the English Classroom
by Hilve Filek
That girls drift away from scientific and technological pursuits
during the middle and high school years is a well-documented
phenomenon. Ms. Firek's book provides a way to increase girls'
exposure to technology by bringing it into the language arts
classroom, a place girls feel more comfortable, thus increasing
the chances that technology itself will not remain a foreign
language for female students.
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Nice
Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office: 101 Unconscious Mistakes
Women Make that Sabotage Their Careers
by Lolis P. Frankel
If you work nonstop without a break…back down too often
and too easily…check with friends and colleagues before
making decisions…you’re in self-sabotage mode.
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She
Wins, You Win - The Most Important Rule Every Businesswoman
Needs to Know
by Gail Evans
The premise is that women are more like to succeed in the workplace
when they support and nurture each other--which is what women
do best. The book outlines team-building strategies such as
knowing who to work closely with and who to avoid. The author
is a former CNN executive.
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Women
Who Think Too Much: How to Break Free of Over thinking and
Reclaim Your Life
by Susan Nolen-Hoeksema, Ph.D.
The premise is that women, especially, have a tendency to
over think, or constantly rehash events for no real gain.
She cites a statistics that over thinkers are three times
as likely to have drinking problems, as are people who know
when to quite worrying, and such behavior also contributes
to anxiety and depression. The author is a psychology professor
at the University of Michigan.
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