The Discreet Guide for Executive Women: How to Work Well with Men (and Other Difficulties)

NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNER 2012

Inspired to extend a helping hand to ambitious women working in corporate America, a veteran executive offers honest, practical, slightly irreverent advice about navigating companies that are run and populated predominately by men: how to interpret their sometimes surprising behavior, avoid common mistakes, flourish with the good guys, deal with the bad guys, and nurture a wonderful, satisfying career in a non-traditional role.

Learn how to:
--build relationships with men one-on-one, in meetings, and after hours
--work a difficult room full of men and shine in the eyes of your male managers
--identify gentlemen, bullies, liars, and predators
--detect a glass ceiling and sidestep a misogynist backlash
--get noticed for your courage and common sense and be heard
--avoid classic pitfalls related to conflict, emotional behavior, and sex

This book is my way to reach women whom I haven't had the privilege of meeting, in an attempt to make their corporate experience lighter and brighter. As each of us becomes more comfortable and confident working in a man's world, we pave the way for the women who come after us. I am passionate about improving the success rates of women in corporate America, not only to increase the number of women in senior leadership roles, but to make the work life for each one a little happier. If I can help one, just one fainting sparrow, this book will be a success.