"How Women Rise: Break the 12 Habits Holding You Back from Your Next Raise, Promotion, or Job" by Sally Helgesen and Marshall Goldsmith
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Why "How Women Rise" is a Must-Read
Identifying Self-Limiting Behaviors
In this insightful book, leadership expert Sally Helgesen and renowned coach Marshall Goldsmith highlight 12 common habits that often hinder women's progress in the workplace. These include reluctance to claim achievements, overvaluing expertise, and the desire to please. By recognizing these behaviors, readers can take proactive steps to modify them.
Practical Strategies for Change
The authors provide actionable advice to help women replace unproductive habits with effective strategies. They emphasize the importance of embracing networking opportunities, confidently articulating one’s value, and leveraging strengths to advance in their careers. These practical tools empower women to navigate the workplace with greater confidence.
Expert Collaboration
By combining Helgesen’s extensive research on women’s leadership with Goldsmith’s coaching experience, this book offers a comprehensive perspective on the unique challenges women face in professional settings. Their collaborative approach ensures that the guidance is both research-based and practically applicable.
Memorable Quotes from "How Women Rise"
"What got you here won’t get you there."
Translation (Sinhala): "ඔබ මෙතෙක් ගෙන ආ දේ, ඔබව ඉදිරියට ගෙන යා නොහැක."
Translation (Tamil): "உங்களை இங்கு கொண்டு வந்தது, உங்களை அங்கு கொண்டு செல்லாது."
"Recognize your value and be prepared to showcase it."
Translation (Sinhala): "ඔබේ වටිනාකම හඳුනාගෙන, එය ප්රදර්ශනය කිරීමට සූදානම් වන්න."
Translation (Tamil): "உங்கள் மதிப்பை உணர்ந்து, அதை வெளிப்படுத்த தயாராக இருங்கள்."
"Building relationships is as important as building expertise."
Translation (Sinhala): "විශේෂඥතාව ගොඩනැගීම තරම්ම සබඳතා ගොඩනැගීම වැදගත් වේ."
Translation (Tamil): "திறமையை உருவாக்குவது போலவே உறவுகளை உருவாக்குவதும் முக்கியம்."
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About the Book
Title: How Women Rise: Break the 12 Habits Holding You Back from Your Next Raise, Promotion, or Job
Authors: Sally Helgesen and Marshall Goldsmith
ISBN: 9781847943934
Publisher: Random House Business
Published Year: 2018
Number of Pages: 256
Binding: Paperback
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