HBR guide for women at work.
- Boston, Massachusetts : Harvard Business Review Press, (c)2019.
- 1 online resource.
- Harvard business review guides .
Includes bibliographies and index.
Introduction: What stifles women's growth and advancement -- Section One. Make yourself visible: Why you aren't noticed for your accomplishments: four behaviors holding women back / Disrupt yourself -- and the way you work: make yourself indispensable / Develop and promote your personal brand: establish a narrative and share your ideas / Section Two. Communicate with confidence: How women's speech patterns differ from men: vocal habits that make you sound less authoritative / Women, find your voice: make yourself heard in meetings / Show passion at work without seeming "emotional": tips for women conveying strong opinions / To seem confident, you must be seen as warm: competence alone won't influence others / Section Three. Build a network of support: 3 ways women can rethink office politics: understand your network and secure allies / You need many mentors, not just one: create a personal board of directors / The right way to find a career sponsor: align with someone who will advocate for you / Break out of the girls' club: ask for introductions -- to both men and women / Make yourself safe for sponsorship: tips to keep rumors at bay / Section Four. Position yourself for leadership: "Feminine" values can give leaders an edge: traits both women and men should focus on / Establish authority and be decisive: make tough calls on your own / Women and the vision thing: show that you're strategic / Finding your true self at work: let's be real: appearance matters, especially for women of color / Section Five. Negotiate for what you want: Why women don't negotiate their job offers: overcome your hesitation by using an "I-We" strategy / Having the here's-what-i-want conversation with your boss: make the ask / Negotiate for yourself when people don't expect you to: break away from previous roles and expectations / How to respond when you're asked to help: turn "office housework" into a negotiation / Section Six. Navigate difficult situations: How stay-at-home parents can transition back to work: get your career back on track after taking time off / How to react to a biased performance review: and prevent them in the future / Responding to an offensive comment at work: whether it's simply inappropriate or even sexist / What to do if you've been sexually harassed: understanding your legal options / Older women are being forced out of the workforce: how ageism affects women at work / Section Seven. Advice for leaders and managers: Reframe diversity by teaching inclusivity to all: change efforts should target everyone, not just women / Tackle bias in your company without making people defensive: it's about how you frame it / The men who mentor women: tips from "male champions" / Stop "protecting" women from challenging work: expose them to risk and give useful feedback / by Jill Flynn, Kathryn Heath, and Mary Davis Holt -- by Whitney Johnson and Tara Mohr -- by Dorie Clark -- an interview with Deborah Tannen -- by Kathryn Heath, Jill Flynn, and Mary Davis Holt -- by Kathryn Heath and Jill Flynn -- by Margarita Mayo -- by Kathryn Heath -- by Dorie Clark -- by Sylvia ann Hewlett -- by Whitney Johnson -- by Sylvia Ann Hewlett -- by John Gerzema -- by Jill Flynn, Kathryn Heath, and Mary Davis Holt -- by Herminia Ibarra and Otilia Obodaru -- an interview with Tina Opie -- by Hannah Riley Bowles -- by Rebecca Shambaugh -- by Deborah M. Kolb and Debra A. Noumair -- by Deborah M. Kolb and Jessica L. Porter -- by Dorie Clark -- by Paola Cecchi Dimeglio -- by Amy Gallo -- by Joanna L. Grossman and Deborah L. Rhode -- by Lauren Stiller Rikleen -- by Avivah Wittenberg-Cox -- by Avivah Wittenberg-Cox -- by Anna Marie Valerio and Katina Sawyer -- by Kristen Jones and Eden King.
As a woman, you may not be reaching the levels of leadership you desire. Despite the many efforts by organizations and managers alike, unconscious bias and assumptions are still working against you. How can you plan a career as an aspiring leader if you can't get promoted? The HBR Guide for Women at Work will help you identify and overcome the factors that are preventing you from achieving your goals. It provides practical tips and advice so you can face gendered stereotypes head on, make yourself visible for opportunities, and demonstrate your leadership potential. You'll learn to: Adjust your language so you're heard in meetings Use office politics to your advantage Negotiate a job offer, raise, or promotion Align yourself with mentors and sponsors to support your growth Show passion without being perceived as emotional Create your unique vision as a leader Arm yourself with the advice you need to succeed on the job, with the most trusted brand in business. Packed with how-to essentials from leading experts, the HBR Guides provide smart answers to your most pressing work challenges.--
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Women executives. Women white collar workers. Career development.