Praise for Her Place at the Table
"Does she have the right stuff? That question follows women whenever they are promoted to visible leadership positions. Her Place at the Table lays out the pragmatic moves that can help any woman in business show she has the right stuff. I encourage all women with leadership aspirations to use this book as a guide."
- Patricia Fili-Krushel, executive vice president, Time Warner
"Women roar--they are the leaders we need in corporations today but there are still some barriers. This book will help individual women negotiate what they need to succeed as leaders and help their firms support them in their efforts. That way we all win!"
- Tom Peters, management consultant and author,
Re-imagine! Business Excellence in a Disruptive Age
"This is an important book for any woman who wants to do good - for herself and for her organization."
- Ann Richards, former Governor of Texas
"Nothing is more vital for women than learning how to negotiate from our strengths. The authors know the hurdles women face-but, better still, they show how we can overcome them."
- Margaret Heffernan, CEO and author,
The Naked Truth: A Working Woman's Manifesto on Business
"Women leaders will want this book in their briefcases. It's got all the nuts and bolts strategies they need to succeed. Actually, men should read this book if they hope to keep up!"
- Betty Spence, president, National Association of Female Executives
"More than ever before, negotiation is a critical competency for success in business. Her Place at the Table offers valuable approaches for any woman hungry to make the most of her career potential."
- Barbara Desoer, president, Consumer Products, Bank of America
"More women are stepping into senior leadership positions and facing the day-to- day challenges and resistance to their leadership. Her Place at the Table provides excellent advice to these new women leaders. Here is a guide to help all women executives maneuver the corporate landscape and avoid the pitfalls that could impact their success as leaders."
- Lynn Martin, former Secretary of Labor and chair of Deloitte & Touche's Council on the Advancement of Women, and Sue Molina, retired partner and former national director of the Initiative for the Retention and Advancement of Women, Deloitte & Touche
"New leadership assignments are fraught with challenges. In this engaging and useful book, the authors analyze the leadership experiences of over one hundred women and develop a plan for negotiating a 'place at the [leadership] table.' Anyone trying to navigate today's organizational landscape will learn from the insights in Her Place at the Table."
- Patricia O'Brien, deputy dean, Harvard University
"Her Place at the Table provides key practical advice for women leaders who must navigate the "organizational minefields." The questions alone are an essential part of any leader's toolkit!"
- Rayona Sharpnack, president, Institute for Women's Leadership, Inc.
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