How Women Rise Summary

Summary of How Women Rise Book by Sally Helgesen, Marshall Goldsmith

Name: How Women Rise
Rating: 4.7 (2005 reviews)
Author: Sally Helgesen, Marshall Goldsmith

4.7 . 2005 reviews

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How Women Rise is a tidbit that provides helpful and specific guidance for women who desire to advance to the next stage in their careers and intensify their ability to have a positive global impact. Sally Helgesen is a speaker, author, and consultant whose mission is to help women acknowledge, articulate, and act on their greatest strengths. She is recognized as one of the world’s top experts in women’s leadership. Sally Helgesen creates and delivers leadership programs globally for partnership firms, corporations, associations, and universities. Marshall Goldsmith is a famous authority on helping successful leaders achieve positive and lasting change in behavior. He was recognized twice as the Thinkers50 World’s Most Influential Leadership Thinker. Marshall Goldsmith is always listed as the World’s Top Executive Coach. In 2017, he was recognized at Harvard by the Institute of Coaching as the inaugural winner of the Leadership in the Field of Coaching Award. “A lot of the behaviors socially prized in women are the same behaviors that hold them back professionally.” ~ Sally Helgesen and Marshall Goldsmith

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first key point

Failing to notice the habits that keep you stuck is detrimental to your career

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Women tend to view success differently from men. Instead of seeing position and money as the sole markers of success, women prefer to place great value on the quality of their lives at work and the impact of their contributions. Enjoying relationships with coworkers and clients, having control over their time, and ensuring that their work makes a positive difference in the world are major motivators for many successful women. This notion makes a lot of women blind to the behaviors and habits that keep them stuck and prevent them from assuming higher positions. Many people are particularly skillful at coming up with rationales to continue workplace behaviors that no longer serve them for the simple reason that these behaviors seem to have worked for them in the past.

Approach behavioral change by substituting new habits for old ones.

The trick to making the best use of your talents and opportunities is not becoming a less thoughtful and giving person, but rather being purposeful and intentional about your choices while also addressing the behaviors that keep you stuck. To let go of any behavior you don't like you need to recognize it as a habit. You need to be aware of it so you can try out new responses and see if these get you different results. Changing specific behaviors could lead to outcomes that will increase your likelihood of achieving your greatest pursuits. By recognizing your role in your circumstances and identifying the specific behaviors that undermine you, you will be able to make changes and get yourself unstuck.

The focus of this summary is to help you recognize the behaviors that prevent you from becoming more successful. It will also enable you to make the biggest positive difference that you want to make on the path you choose through life.

When making promotion considerations, women tend to be evaluated based on their contributions, while men are evaluated based on their potential. ~ Sally Helgesen and Marshall Goldsmith

second key point

Many women in every sector are sometimes unwilling to claim achievements

Several years ago, Sally Helgesen conducted in-depth interviews with numerous female leaders. The aim of the interviews was to find out what young women in their firms were good and bad at. The interview responses revealed that women have the ability to deliver high-quality work, and they go the extra mile when given assignments. They are incredibly diligent, and they take deadlines seriously. They also pay great attention to detail and are reliable. When asked what the younger women in their firms were bad at, the responses revealed that they were worse than men at bringing attention and visibility to their successes.

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third key point

Expecting others to notice and reward your efforts and overvaluing expertise are two habits that hold women back

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Leveraging relationships and enlisting allies are career skills that most women don't use as they seek to rise

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The temptation to remain on a job for too long exists, but your ability to take risks will help you move forward

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The desire to please others and be less popular are traps most women find themselves in today

seventh key point

Excessive behaviors and ruminating on past mistakes are detrimental attitudes most women display in the workplace

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One great strength that women have is their ability to notice a lot of things at once, but it can also be a great distraction

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What is How Women Rise about?

In this empowering guide, two renowned authors shed light on the 12 common habits that hinder women's professional growth. Through insightful anecdotes and practical advice, they offer strategies to overcome these obstacles and unlock career advancement. With a focus on self-awareness and personal development, this book equips women with the tools to break free from limitations and achieve their desired success in the workplace.

Who should read How Women Rise

Professional women seeking to overcome career obstacles and advance.
Managers and leaders looking to support the growth of female employees.
Individuals interested in understanding gender dynamics in the workplace.

Topics in How Women Rise

Women Empowerment Career Development Personal Development Leadership for Women Self-Discovery Self-Help for Women Self-Care Self-Love Confidence Mental Toughness Women's Health Feminism Gender Equality Success Communication

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