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the book had some pretty helpful tips but a lot of it was just common sense. nothing really stood out as different or great ideas. the little side stories were pretty interesting.
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The Girl's Guide to Being a Boss (Without Being a Bitch): Valuable Lessons, Smart Suggestions, and True Stories for Succeeding as the Chick-in-Charge
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So, you finally got that promotion. You’re the boss now. The supervisor. The manager. The captain. The taskmaster. Those days of taking orders, running errands, and clock-watching are over. As exciting as all this might seem, once the rush of the promotion is over, you might be scratching your head wondering exactly what to do. Being the boss is never easy, but it's twice as hard for a woman. It seems like there's no middle ground. Either you're the dragon lady who rules with an iron fist or the mousey girl who gets drowned out at every meeting. When a woman wields authority and dares to make tough decisions, how often is the "B-word" bandied about by her employees? How can she strike that balance between pushover and dictator?
Fear not. You can do the job. All you need is a little helpful advice to send you on your way. Whether you supervise two as a shift manager or lord over an entire corporate empire, Caitlin Friedman and Kim Yorio will show you how to step gracefully into your new position of power. They’ll teach you how to motivate your team without alienating them, how to delegate without feeling guilty, how to deal with office politics and how to handle evaluations, promotions, and even firings. And for those of you who are already running the show, they can help you become the mentor your employees deserve.
Inside, there are self-assessment questionnaires to help you find out where you land on the bitch or wimp scale; interviews with prominent female bosses, human-resources directors, and therapists; and advice from a whole host of experts. In addition, there are funny and informative checklists and tips to make sure you’re the Good Witch around the office and not the Big Bitch. And, most important, Caitlin and Kim will teach you the secrets to owning your role and loving it. You’ve earned your promotion, so enjoy it!
Fear not. You can do the job. All you need is a little helpful advice to send you on your way. Whether you supervise two as a shift manager or lord over an entire corporate empire, Caitlin Friedman and Kim Yorio will show you how to step gracefully into your new position of power. They’ll teach you how to motivate your team without alienating them, how to delegate without feeling guilty, how to deal with office politics and how to handle evaluations, promotions, and even firings. And for those of you who are already running the show, they can help you become the mentor your employees deserve.
Inside, there are self-assessment questionnaires to help you find out where you land on the bitch or wimp scale; interviews with prominent female bosses, human-resources directors, and therapists; and advice from a whole host of experts. In addition, there are funny and informative checklists and tips to make sure you’re the Good Witch around the office and not the Big Bitch. And, most important, Caitlin and Kim will teach you the secrets to owning your role and loving it. You’ve earned your promotion, so enjoy it!
240 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1,2006
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240 pages, Hardcover
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April 28, 2006 by Crown Business
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9780767922845
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0767922840
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English
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The Domme in me says, there is nothing wrong with being a bitch. It's Ms. Bitch to you. The guide is okay. I debated whether to give it a 2.5 which would be a 2 or put it as a 3. I ended up as a 3 because I enjoyed the stories. The suggestions are nice. I would recommend this to females just starting in the business world.
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Great ideas, practical advice from women who've been there.
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This book rules! It outlines how women manage differently than men and how to weed out our emotions and confront problems without being afraid.
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Excellent. Great for business and life in general. Excellent if you are trying to get ahead.
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I had to reread this book, as it had been a while since I'd seen it. While many of the skills and tips in this book are good advice for either gender in the workplace, the authors (who run their own public relations company, celebrity chef Jamie Oliver among their clients) include some information of specific relevance to women. For example, they remind women that being the boss means that you can't be "buddies" anymore with everyone, and that at times it's not personal but indeed just business. They also remind women that you have to own your power as a boss--don't be afraid to "be the boss," as your employees are counting on you to speak and act decisively. They give equal time to being the boss at a company versus being the boss at your own company, and they provide some great info on hiring and firing. Most importantly, they emphasize how important communication is when you're the boss and how important it is that you take each employee as they are; understand that some employees may need more guidance than others or flexible hours, or whatever, and when you meet them halfway you can get great work out of them. However, I'm witholding a star because I think some of their attitudes on "put in your time" and "you should never blog or have an office romance" a little misguided/outdated. If I avoided office romances, I wouldn't be married.
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This was a pretty good book. I loved the insights it gave from other female managers, CEOs and other senior executives.
Puts in perspective what I do everyday and how I can affect the lives of my employees.
Puts in perspective what I do everyday and how I can affect the lives of my employees.
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Book from the shelves, quick-ish read, solid advice and perspectives. Not a fan of the reliance on the whole girl thing but ignoring that I think it's useful on several levels and I made notes should I ever return to the workforce ...
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