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Great book , very interesting and resourceful.simple to understand and based on practical solutions. I can recommend this book to any one who wants to have a head start in life.
You will enjoy every bit of it

This is a really great book on the building blocks and requirements for attaining fulfilling achievement. I think one of the best parts of this book for me was the author's classification of achievement as an art. This softened the definition of achievement for me and liberated the concept from my perception as a cold, money-producing necessity to something beautiful, fulfilling, exciting and worthy of creation. Everyone is different, of course, and how we do things is always different from how others do things, even when we seemingly are doing the same thing. We all put our personalities into everything we do. That combined with our ability to choose how we use our unique, God-given abilities to create achievement art that will help both ourselves and others, makes fulfilling achievement very worth creating.

Tom Morris, according to the book, was a very popular philosophy professor at the University of Notre Dame. I don't doubt it. He breaks the art of achievement into seven c's and fully explains them all. He explains his thoughts, backs them up with further explanations, discusses them, tells of real-life examples, and further peppers the pages with quotes from past philosophers that support his assertions and conclusions. One thing he doesn't do is preach to you what he feels he knows is right and then expect you to automatically take his word for it as many persons do. I hate it when I run into that type of attitude. Tom Morris' tone is friendly and in addition to teaching, he convinces you throughout.

I would recommend this book to anyone who is stuck in a rut and feels that they're not achieving to their full potential, for whatever reason. He covers so much territory within each of his seven c's and in each of their supporting discussions that I think there is a lot in here for just about anyone in this predicament.

My only warning about this book: His politically correct college experience is no doubt responsible for the need he apparently felt to be conspicuously inclusive of both sexes in his examples throughout the book. He switches back and forth from the use of "he" and "him" to "she" and "her" in his examples and each time he did I found it very distracting from the discussion. Very annoying, but this is just a heads-up. Otherwise, the book is top notch and if you buy it, I'm betting you'll be glad you did.

Great book of thought-provoking ideas. If you need to reflect on where you are in life, and where you want to go next, this book provides some insightful questions - not answers.

This book does the reader a great service. With Tom's academic background he has searched the wisdoms of the ages to bring you a practical framework which will guide you in creating success in your life and business. His entertaining presentation style comes across in his writing, making this book very intriguing. It is a book that should be read and re-read as one implements the 7 C's of success. I will recommend this book to students and executives to give them an edge in making their careers and lives more successful. An inspiring and uplifting book. It will motivate you to achieve your dreams. It is "must have" for everyone's library.

I am sorely disappointed that many of the major bookstores are not carrying The Art of Achievement.

It should be proudly displayed on the New Book stand in all its glory!

I've read other "success" oriented books and I can honestly say that Tom Morris latest book carries a depth far surpassing the majority. Although the subtitle "Mastering the 7 Cs of Success in Business and Life" may sound typical and perhaps a bit trite the vast amount of wisdom, insight, spirit and inspiration within these pages brings one to a point of realization, comfort and hope other pop books on success simply cannot touch!

If you have not been able to win friends and influence people. If your cheese has been moved and eaten up. If your prayer of Jabez is left unanswered it's time you to learn how to master the 7 c's of success!

-Kerry

I was very excited when I found out about this book I couldn't wait to get my hands on it! Be Your Own Mentor came out at a time when I really needed it. This book is easy to understand and as in all of her books Anne Bruce provides real scenarios, tips and hints and worksheets that allow you to start applying all you've learned as soon as you've closed the book. If you want to spoil yourself a little in 2008 get this book and get motivated to be your own mentor!

The author of this book is clearly writing from experience. She reminds us that the successful approach to becoming your own mentor is an integrative one-involving not only business, but heart and soul as well. I am skeptical of any quick fix book, and this book is not that. It is about knowing yourself and creating the best version of you. I truly enjoyed reading it, and will pass it on.

Anne Bruce has done it again! An absolute "must-have" for anyone searching for the inspiration to take yourself to the next level! This book is packed with real-world guidance and step-by-step tools to give you the confidence to take control and be your own mentor!

Anne Bruce has once again written a book that provides the reader with important information, but more importantly she gives sound strategies, real life examples and great tools on how to apply that information in the most appropriate and effective way - easily! I love the interactive exercises that help me take the information I have just read and see how to put it into action. This book was a New Years gift to myself and it is turning out to be a great investment. Remember - you can do it and this book can help!

I have been reading Anne Bruce's books for years, and I particularly like that this one is about nurturing one's own self. (Some of the others are about motivating employees and such.) The advice is not revolutionary. Rather, it's basic commonsense that we often forget in the whirl of daily life and career. Bruce seems to be writing from personal experience, but she goes beyond herself by relating the experiences of other women to illustrate and inspire.

The Big Picture is a story that all managers/leaders can easily related to on a day-to-day basis. In today's workplace change is a constant, yet the dilemma we face is that we rarely are able to implement change as we would like. Rarely do we get the buy-in from our employees needed to bring about change. Not only does The Big Picture help us to understand "why" we don't get buy-in, it also, provides us with clear steps to see the big picture and get all our employees involved. This book is a must for all managers who want to become transformational leaders. I can't wait to read the sequel.

The Big Picture is a story that all managers/leaders can easily related to on a day-to-day basis. In today's workplace change is a constant, yet the dilemma we face is that we rarely are able to implement change as we would like. Rarely do we get the buy-in from our employees needed to bring about change. Not only does The Big Picture help us to understand "why" we don't get buy-in, it also, provides us with clear steps to see the big picture and get all our employees involved. This book is a must for all managers who want to become transformational leaders. I can't wait to read the sequel.

This book is ideal for not only managers - but anyone who is having difficulty with change in their lives. It provides the reader with a realistic and wholistic frame of reference for human interaction. For those of you who are not familiar with the field of systems thinking that was founded by such leading thinkers as Jay Forester and Peter Senge, this is the ideal book for you to get started and bring these concepts into modern day reality.

Buy several copies, because you will want to pass this real life story around. The essence of the story will stay with those who read it because it probes our natural behaviors and invites us to consider other possibilities. Readers who are familiar with systems thinking will appreciate the realistic application of ideas in the workplace. Those who have not been introduced to systems thinking will benefit from this very practical exploration of some of the discipline's most important concepts.

Buy several copies, because you will want to pass this real life story around. The essence of the story will stay with those who read it because of the way it probes our natural behaviors and then invites us to consider other possibilities. Readers who are familiar with systems thinking will appreciate the application of ideas in the workplace. Those who have not been introduced to systems thinking will benefit from this very practical exploration of some of the discipline's most important concepts.

My name is Kevin Decker (kevindecker.com) and as an Author, Coach, and Motivational Speaker I read a lot of books about people, their motivations, and their relationships. As I read Bodacious all I could think about was women I know that would be inspired by it.

There is so much value in this book that it's hard to summarize. Here, by chapter, is a lesson learned, inspiring quote, or interesting situation from each.

1. Like nothing you've seen before - Today's economy offers greater risk and greater reward than ever before. Mary creates the context for her story talking about the situation as it exists today and her journey to Bodaciousness.

2. Bodaciousness starts on the inside - Next she looks at how you define yourself and stop letting other people define who you are.

3. Staff your Bodacious start up self - Mary then shares about surrounding yourself with knowledgable people that respect, value, and encourage you.

4. Bodacious women take a stand - Get control over those things that you can control.

5. Bodacious women thrive on shift and change - Ok, now that you've taken a stand it's time to move, change, and adapt.

6. One thing I wish I'd understood before I left AOL - Find out about how the littlest fairy in Sleeping Beauty teaches us about office politics.

7. Breaking through to Bodaciousness - It's about being intentional, deliberate and winning instead of just surviving.

8. Bring It On - Read Mary's list of 11 ways to make your own luck.

Epilogue: Life's short, learn fast - Act Bodaciously, and love every minute of it!

Bodacious redefines the definition, perception, and expectations of successful business women. I can give no greater compliment than saying that I want my 4 year old daughter to grow up Bodacious!

Ms. Foley brings both the essences of a charismatic coach and a sober realist to the story of her rise at AOL. Bodacious! is an energetic read.

This is NOT one of those "How-the-planets-aligned-and-allowed-me-to-fulfill-my-manifest-destiny" kind of books. Both successes and failures are described honestly. (It's to the author's credit that she describes both her little failures and strategic failures as candidly as she chronicles her successes.)

Some passages of interest to look for:

* Business is business, and Ms. Foley advises the reader to NOT TAKE IT PERSONALLY. It's an idea that's worth repeating ... over and over and over until Velcro personality traits morph into Teflon.

* Setting boundaries comes with risk, but you HAVE to set them. In Chapter 4, she writes about taking a stand, and also what to do when someone takes a stand with you. (And why you shouldn't worry about being thought of as a "b****".)

* Office politics. Everything you instinctively loathe about office politics is probably wrong. Ms. Foley tells you why the glass is not, in fact, half empty, but rather 3/4 full ... and rising. Trust me, her perspective will be an eye-opener for many. (Although I've seen these views implied before, I've never seen them addressed so unflinchingly dead-on.) Another gem is her succinct description of the unspoken rule changes when you start dealing with senior management. Even if you don't complete the rest of the book, make sure you read Chapter 6.

* Defeat and quitting well. A telling bit of business advice I received many years ago was, "Everybody knows everybody." Ms. Foley succinctly describes the why and how of quitting well. You may end up working for a supplier ... or ... heh heh heh ... a client.

Lastly, the author wants you to thrive in a world of constant change. Recognizing that the reader must choose the specifics of her own path, she does not offer false hope by providing a specific roadmap to "guarantee" success. Ms. Foley does, however, shine a light with her positive - and truthful - words.

And that bright red exclamation point.

AOL insider Foley experienced vast changes in her life as she moved from a customer service job at a computer company to heading the exploding AOL company. Bodacious! is both an autobiography of her experiences and a behind-the-scenes examination of AOL's start-up process and what it means to be a businesswoman in today's corporations. Included here are tips on how women can take control of the corporate world.

Many of the ideas in "bodacious" will sound familiar, since Mary Foley is advising women to be more assertive, strategic, competitive and political. It's the formula men have long used to get ahead, but Foley addresses her counsel directly to women, along with tips on how to overcome traditional ideals about acting feminine. Hardnosed or not, Foley writes in an engaging way, as she combines personal growth suggestions with examples from success stories, including her own. After a ten year career starting as a customer service rep, she became an AOL millionaire and retired. Now an author, speaker and personal coach, she dispenses advice in a catchy, casual style, which makes even familiar suggestions interesting. While some men may find it interesting to eavesdrop on these lists and reminders for women in the workplace, we from getAbstract recommend Foley's breezy career boost to women white collar and professional employees who are ready to pump up on pep talk.

Bodacious is a true "wake up call" for any woman who has put herself second especially in the work world. Through Mary's personal experiences, the reader has a multitude of opportunities to examine her choices and come to terms with what is and is not working in her life. Bodacious is written in small bites, with depth and humor, and is very compelling. I've already recommended it to several friends who are stuck in their own lives and who I believe can benefit from Mary's straight-forward insight. Every woman can be "Bodacious". It's all about choice!

Brini is a domestic Guru! I wanted to entertain for hours after
reading this delightful how to. Style and Grace and over all happiness comes from learning to enjoy life like Brini can! A must read for any fledgling
Domestic Demi- Goddess. Why didn't I think of that?

I think the most wonderful thing about Brini Maxwell isn't the admittedly brilliant skewing of the whole "domestic goddess" ethos by having a male actor (the super-talented Ben Sander) portray her, but that she actually connects to more people than most of the people putting out books today. Martha, Sandra, and the rest are great if you have a place with extra bedrooms, a seven figure income and scores of assistants willing to weave you place settings or 3000 thread count sheets. Brini will show you how to eke out storage space in a cramped apartment, or spur you on to create a party in a galley kitchen using an electric skillet and a blender. The most subversive thing about Brini is how much useful information she gives while turning the whole home-show thing on it's ear.

If the people at the revamped Oxygen network have a brain, they'll sign this ultimate domestic diva up for a show for people like us who live in apartments, but aspire to some chic on the (I hate to type it) cheap! Because Brini's the gal for that!

This book is full of how-to projects that will keep you busy. Everything from entertaining, to recipes, to organization, this book has it all.

This book was really inexpensive and cute....Can't wait to try some of the projects...

It's nice to have this book, though it's not as engaging as the show. In this book, Brini tells how to pack for a trip, how to entertain, how to organize a living space -- it's very nice, but no substitute for her show.

José Astorga is a brilliant author. In "A Bull in a Glass House", he explains and demonstrates how simple it can be to survive the world of employment. This book will benefit everyone in the work force, whether you are in a large corporation or a small business. "A Bull in a Glass House" is a must read.

José's focus is employees perception of their reality. He says, "It is very simple...you either accept the consequences of your decisions and try to do the best that you can at whatever you do, or you take control of your environment, change your circumstances, and then do the best that you can at whatever you do. But before you can do that, you have to understand your reality."

José also leads by several straightforward examples that can be called: "The Bull's Rules". These effortless rules will open the eyes, the minds and the confidence that so many people have lost or forgotten so that they can survive and succeed in the corporate world.

Once I started reading your book I could not put it down. It is amazing how your own experience mirror similar situations in your book in dealing with the business world. I will continue to refer back to your book for future reference. Well Done!!

It seems these days there are dozens of authors who are competing for our attention in trying to convince us that they have the magic formula pertaining to management theory and employee behavior and lets face it, not everyone of these so-called experts should even attempt to show us the way. However, former marine José Astorga, who in no way professes to be an expert, is the exception, and his book or manifesto as he terms it, A Bull in a Glass House is an excellent primer in presenting the right message to management and anyone working for someone else in that as he states, "we must all dig deep within ourselves and initiate change-change that will ultimately improve and enrich our lives."

Astorga gave twenty years of his life to the same organization, and according to him, at the end of his loyal and faithful service he remained empty. His decision to write a book about his experiences and perceptions of the corporate world was motivated in that he believes people need to know what to expect from working for management that values the dollar and personal perks more than their employees they should be serving. Conversely, as Astorga mentions, it is equally important that employees of all levels understand the importance of relationship building, commitment, and passion.

The nitty-gritty of the book and where it delivers is its riveting fifty-three Bull's Rules that are set out and explored in one entire chapter. In essence, these rules reflect Astorga's business savvy that provide a sound foundation for his message and as he states, although they may not all encompassing, "they are a modest attempt at leading, sharing knowledge and experience as much as possible, bridging the gap between management and the employee and between the employee (including management) and perception." It is here where Astorga blends his business experience and his days in Marine Corps boot camp with clear, accessible advice pertaining to such corporate topics as communication, listening and discipline, hierarchy, empathy, team work and fighting complacency, performance, motivation, unselfishness, appreciation, praise, integrity involvement, flexibility, initiative, involvement, humility, human resources and many others where readers can give themselves reality-checks to assess the impact of some of Astorga's perceptions on their own working relationships.

For example, the rule pertaining to flexibility states that a flexible employee is resilient and valuable, Moreover, adaptability must be a part if every employee's repertoire. Another one pertaining to mentoring is quite on the mark when Astorga asserts, "Be a mentor without being a preacher. There is a difference in someone who honestly mentors and helps another from someone who pushes his views and constantly wants credit and recognition for his interference."

A Bull in a Glass House is written in a down-to-earth and occasionally witty and provocative style. Moreover, regardless of the result, readers will without doubt walk away with a good deal of useful insights and information and perhaps heed Astorga's advice to working people to get off their butts, take responsibility for their lives, and do something valuable in their time. As underlined, "anything that ethically brings us closer to independence and some security for ourselves and loves ones is valuable. Anything." Unfortunately, because of our conditioning, many of us accept the status quo, however, we must realize that it is acceptable to want something different or better. Furthermore, it is important to grasp that it is not wise to endure comfortable complacency thinking that after all you have a steady paycheck and security. Bear in mind that there are no guarantees and security today is non-existent as we are living in a volatile workplace where one day you can be sitting on the top of the world and the next you are out on your behind looking for employment.

As an added bonus, Astorga has included three very helpful appendixes pertaining to getting motivated, the common sense approach to managing your dollar and streamlining project management that will certainly prove useful to management and labor alike. This definitely is a timely book and one that managers should seek out.

Norm Goldman, Publisher & Editor Bookpleasures

I recommend anyone who is a manager, who is an employee that wants to be a manager, or is an employee who is managed READ THIS BOOK. It is written with passion and veracity, and says out loud the things most of us think. Because everyone can relate in some way to this book, it proves that no matter what industry you're in or where you're at, the same issues plague companies across the board. After reading this book, no one can say they didn't know there was a problem because the bull has left the house.

"A Bull In A Glass House" by Jose Astorga (a 47 year old former Marine who works every day to support his family in the private sector) has one clarion message for the reader -- life is far too short to spend every working day in misery. To avoid endemic and chronic workplace unhappiness, Astorga provides a personal perspective on how to go about achieving and maintaining both professional and personal success. A job can be a challenge, an adventure, a means of expression and achievement. It can also be a quagmire of frustration, of failure, of dehumanization. "A Bull In A Glass House" is a superbly written and deftly presented descriptive analysis of the paradox of corporate expectations and basic human behavior. Cogent advice is provided for avoiding the hazards and pitfalls that beset any corporate enterprise from incompetent bosses, to defective policies, to unrealistic expectations. Also available in a hardcover edition (1-4327-0400-1, $19.95), "A Bull In A Glass House" is informed, insightful, and inspiring reading that is recommended for anyone in business and a welcome addition to personal, professional, business school, and community library reference collections and supplemental reading lists..

As an east Tennessee native and a direct descendant of a Cades Cove family, this is one of the best and most complete books depicting the life and culture of this unique mountain community.

My mother was born and raised in the Witt Shields house pictured on p55. She, and many other families were evicted when the Park Service took over the area in the late 1930's. Her home was since demolished, but I remember visiting it many times as a youngster in the 1950's. The shields family was a significant part of Cades Cove heritage.

Lots of good information. We have visited the Cove quite a few times over the years and still enjoy it very much each time, but it's much more interesting, learning some of the history behind it and knowing about how the settlers lived.

We vacationed in Pigeon Forge, TN and visited Cade's Cove for the day. What a beautiful place! My husband was so interested in the history of Cade's Cove, I ordered this book for him. He read it and loved it.

In opposition to Horace Kephart, Our Southern Highlanders (1913), Dunn correctly argues that leadership and a sense of community was strong in Cades Cove and that development there was not idiosyncratic but followed regional patterns. The chaos that accompanied the Civil War proved to be the watershed that burned "diversity and innovation" (145) from the Cove. Yet even so, family life at the turn of the century "was largely indistinguishable from that of other rural Tennesseans." (200)

Although the book is well researched and nicely written, the chapters seem to have been composed independently, which results in some repetition. Also a better acquaintance with the history of American religion would have limited the author's surprise at progressivism and religious fundamentalism walking hand-in-hand.

I've long been interested in Cades Cove history. As a native East Tennessean, I grew up with the many stories in legends that came from the area. Dunn, grandson of the last man to leave the cove, uses town records and family stories to paint a vivid account of life in the area. Dunn addresses many of the misconceptions about the town and shows a town of people that struggled from the town's beginning to the forced withdrawal to build the Great Smokies National Park. This book will most appeal to scholars, but anyone interested in Southern history would also enjoy it. Highly recommended.

If you only read one book on workaholism, this should be it! It is informative, well-researched, and authentic (with narratives from real people) and includes a list of helpful resources such as Workaholics Anonymous. I found the chapter on the childhoods of workaholics especially touching.

The moment I got this book I could not put it down. It offered helpful information for a wife of a workaholic. It connected words with the feelings that have been felt, the frustrations and disappoints. It is a must read for anyone who is a workaholic, and who lives with one.

This is an awesome book that describes the seriousness of the addiction. The biggest obstacle will be getting the workaholic to actually read it.

Depending on the clinician to whom one talks, between 50 and 85% of Western populations are workaholic, so "Chained to the Desk" should appeal to virtually every English-speaking Westerner. Few of us will, however, read it. This is a great tragedy because, if you suffer from an addiction to work, not only do you probably suffer from many other less "socially admirable" addictions that will undoubtedly be shortening your life and making it less enjoyable than necessary, you are probably also unwittingly spreading this very debilitating and serious disease and, moreover, will unwittingly be creating varying degrees of "hell" for your intimates. I know. I lost my family before I woke up to the family-and-life-threatening concomitants of this disease.

"Chained to the Desk" is extremely comprehensive, well-referenced, well organized, cogently argued, and replete with practical suggestions. Yet it suffers from a major flaw: it describes workaholics as "them" and leaves those of us who do not like to be described as "them" just as much "in the unknowing cold" as before. Nevertheless, if you can identify with Dr. Robinson's "them" without "turning off or away", studying this book will help you either escape or heal from workaholism. As for Dr. Robinson, well, since he was once himself severely addicted to work, he has another book to write for us in which I recommend his publisher insists that he substitute the words "we" and "us" for "they" and "them". Maybe then the Anglosphere will wake up to our gross, grievous, and ongoing failures to use technologies and techniques for the true and lasting benefit of both ourselves and our planet.

"Chained to the Desk" is an excellent book for both the layperson and the clinician on workaholism. It provides an informative and clearly articulated discussion of the symptoms of workaholism, the possible causes, and how to fight it. The book's discussion of the addiction's impact on spouses and partners, children, friends, and work colleagues is particularly instructive. The author also provides a simple test for determining to what degree, if any, the reader suffers from workaholism. I highly recommend this book for the individual who is prone to taking her blackberry on vacation or is otherwise "chained to her desk" and for the those close to her who must suffer the consequences.

Coffee at Luna's is a really excellent read - both my fiancé and I agreed. He said 'this book is describing my life for the past 10 years!' We both found the book very practical, realistic, and relevant, and very good advice. We certainly will apply the principles in both our work and personal lives.

Chuck Martin has cut right to the chase. He highlights the way to rediscover the essential vitality and soul that our businesses have lost. He provides a simple and concise method for re-igniting the flame. Every time Teacher caused me to mentally ask a question, the characters would answer it within a page.

I loved it! Short and to the point..I also thought the "story like" writing style was great.

Coffee at Luna's paints a vivid picture of our high speed society and A types trying to make a difference. It touched a little to close to home for me and was a thought provoking reminder of the importance of balance in our lives. I particularly liked the renewable aspect to the strategy presented. Stop, look, listen, execute and then teach! So often, we are presented a plan for success in our lives and careers but it fails to include that key renewable component. The power of recognition and the simple thank you can not be overstated. This fable makes that abundantly clear.

Coffee At Lunas has a real common sense quality about it. When you read the story, you will find yourself in familiar territory. Why? Because we have all traveled down both the right and wrong paths in our relationships (both business and personal). In this "Out For Myself" world, Coffe At Lunas is a real affirmation of Leading By Example and how caring enough to trust others produces significant rewards for everyone. A good short read that will make a difference!!!

Dancing on the Glass Ceiling gave me both life balance and work success. If you follow the 10 steps the authors give you--you can be a SVP at a worldwide company top in it's field and work only three days a week. I feel very lucky to jump from meetings with chairmans to the kids' car pool on a weekly basis. If you want to get what you want out of life hurry and get Dancing on the Glass Ceiling now!
Marianne Ellis, SVP DDB Worldwide
P.S. Don't cheat. Do all the lessons in the book without fail, especially the ones you don't think you need. Those will be the most important ones.

"Dancing on the Glass Ceiling" is one of the most unique guides available for working women. It's a great read and an even better practical resource.

In my experience, many women struggle to find a balance between their values, their femininity, and their drive to succeed in the workplace (thankfully, having read the book I know for sure it's not just me!) Deemer and Fredericks approach these issues from a unique perspective: being a woman in business is a strength, not a weakness!

Some titles geared towards working women emphasize the "male" way of doing business, as if to familiarize women with how men think when they're at work. They are great guides for anyone interested in the politics of business. "Dancing on the Glass Ceiling" is somewhat different in that it explores how women can benefit from their femininity in the workplace: e.g. how women's unique communication and managerial skills can be harnessed for success. To my knowledge, "Dancing on the Glass Ceiling" is special in this respect - I haven't seen any other titles that would so broadly pull together issues of women's work, their values, and their goals.

As a working woman, I found it liberating to read how I could incorporate my femininity into who I am at the work place. I would highly recommend this title for any woman who is interested in advancing her career and "staying true to herself."

"Dancing on the Glass Ceiling" is the perfect combination of intuitive and practical advice - just like a woman! The real world examples make the information relevant to any working woman, and lend credibility to the authors' advice.

Jam-packed with great information - all of it useful - this book is well organized with easy-to-implement recommendations. This book is a terrific guide for not just your working life, but your overall life as well! Even if you do just one or two things the authors recommend, your life will shift dramatically.

"Dancing on the Glass Ceiling" is the perfect combination of intuitive and practical advice - just like a woman! The real world examples make the information relevant to any working woman, and lend credibility to the authors' advice.
Jam-packed with great information - all of it useful - this book is well organized with easy-to-implement recommendations. This book is a terrific guide for not just your working life, but your overall life as well! After doing just one or two things the authors recommend, my life has shifted dramatically.

Dancing on the Glass Ceiling is the best "how to" book I've read on women in management. Thirteen women and two men report to me and we're all reading it. I just wish it had been available ten years ago when I was with a different company and coming up through the ranks; it would have saved me a great deal of frustration and heartache.

Now, the book is helping me to deal not only with my bosses but to effectively manage the people under me. Easy to read, not preachy. Everyone in business should read this book.