Disappointing

Any additional comments?

Although this book did provide some helpful tips, I found that it overwhelmingly discussed the struggles that hinder the executive presence of women and minorities in the workplace. This topic may be helpful to some, however, it is not an issue that I, a Mexican-American woman, struggle with and therefore, most of the material was not relevant to me.

I also had a bit of an issue with the subtle hintings of the author's left political leanings and the slight snubs of anything or anyone mentioned in her book that leaned in the opposite direction.

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Let Down

Would you try another book from Sylvia Ann Hewlett and/or Rosalind Ashford?

The information itself was not bad; however, it took hours of time to get to the few relevant and helpful points. There seemed to be a slow, gradual build to information that is very common sense. If you feel you are completely unaware from an interpersonal standpoint - might make good reason. For everyone else - get a copy of a one page summary. Also a bit pompous and overly complex vocabulary for no apparent reason other than to show distance between author and average reader.

Would you ever listen to anything by Sylvia Ann Hewlett again?

No

How did the narrator detract from the book?

Vocabulary came across as needlessly pompous

You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

Yes - the research itself was good, particularly if you are female and new in the workplace

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Speaking Truth To The Rest Of Us!

As a African Americans man in business, I found this book to be relevant information for me or anyone seriously contemplating tangible steps they can take in thought and action to progressively improve their station in life. The author, in clear descriptive language makes accessible to us all, the challenges we face when arriving in a corporate community from disperse backgrounds and points of view. She lays out before our eyes a clear alternative perspectives that can be adopted, to inform our decision making, and improve or relationships skills with others, while simultaneously positioning ourselves for career advancement. It seems as though no stone is left untund. She safely approaches and brings you through, difficult and sometimes controversial topics. Leaving you with a pleasant feeling of enjoyment and a since of accomplishment. One of my best reads this year.

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Frustrating. Geared towards women.

I feel like she "tried" to include content that applies to everyone but to be honest I felt like I was reading a book on female empowerment. There's nothing wrong with that. I feel like the book explanation is misleading and wish I would have known before buying that I was going to be listening to a book that appealed to women more than men.

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Loved listening to this audio, very eye opening.

First, the narrator has a fantastic voice and is exciting and interesting to listen to. The information provided in the book is very eye-opening and helps you to evaluate yourself in areas you never thought of in the past, that others are undoubtably already evaluating you in.

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Review

This book is heavy on EP for women and minorities. Not recommended for white males, which according to the book already have an EP advantage.

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A timely essay on stepping up

I don't work in the corporate world, but have. I try to be fair in my dealings with minorities and women. I grew up with 8 sisters and believe in their abilities and strengths however I have made mistakes. This book opened my eyes, gave me some strategies to think about and hopefully I can start to make a difference with making the world a little bit fairer and opening up business to the benefits of women, minorities and being a true leader.

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The parts are better than the whole

This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

I think this book would be most enjoyed by a female looking to get into executive management or politics.

Would you ever listen to anything by Sylvia Ann Hewlett again?

Maybe.

How could the performance have been better?

More inflection in the reader's voice. The monotone British accent made the book seem more boring than it actually was.

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This is the best book I've listened to hands down.

Easy to listen to. Points were spot on, solutions are doable and from what I've applied I've seen a difference. I will read this again.

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Great examples

I have read similar books. By far the examples she shares in this book are more relevant, eye-opening, and insightful

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