Description
50 Career and Leadership Tips on How to Thrive and Succeed
By Dr. Jermaine M. Davis & Dr. Katie Ruberto
This book is based on the research conducted by Dr. Jermaine M. Davis and Dr. Katie Ruberto. They interviewed 127 women who worked in predominantly male-oriented work environments. Dr. Jermaine and Dr. Ruberto interview diverse women across diverse fields and industries: Fortune 500 companies, professional associations, social service agencies, nonprofits, government agencies, higher education institutions, K-12 school systems, and independent entrepreneurs.
This research-based and practical book on women’s leadership and career development will teach you how to:
- Negotiate from a position of influence when you have limited or no formal power or authority
- Avoid the Wonder Women’s Syndrome to minimize workplace stress and career burnout
- Practice Plate Management: How to say “No” without feeling guilty
- Stop apologizing when the apology is unnecessary or counterproductive
- Cultivate a professional brand that’s aligned with your core values and congruent with your career dreams, goals, and aspirations
- Increase the probability of your ideas being heard, understood, and implemented
- Cultivate and increase your L-Factor (Likeability Factor) using a two-step process
- Build and establish personal and professional credibility utilizing the Trust Model Equation
- Influence up, down, and across your organization using ethical principles and practices of persuasion
