...even before this review, which appears in the April 4 edition:
"Women of corporate America: Have you ever fended off a romantic advance from your boss? Fumed that your male counterparts earn more than you do? Been inches away from committing fraud to make your company's performance look better? Robin Wolaner has--and she's here to tell you all about it. Her Naked in the Boardroom: A CEO Bares Her Secrets So You Can Transform Your Career (Fireside) is a how-to book for career women, with a difference: It's full of dishy and street-smart examples from her own life as a magazine executive....
A quick, diverting read, the book zigs and zags through everything from business ethics to office attire to raising money for a new venture. But ultimately the book is about how women should deal with the men who dominate the world of business. For example: "You can learn the most from anti-mentors whose bad behavior you vow never to emulate." And "Never sleep with anyone to get a job; that doesn't work. On the other hand, if you've slept with someone for the right reasons and later he can help your career, that's great." This may not be wisdom for the ages. But for a young woman just beginning to ascend the career ladder, it's bound to help."
-- Elizabeth Fenner
Robin, I bought your book hoping for some fun stories and a few useful hints or tips in dealing with the corporate types my public counsel position puts me in contact with on a frequent basis. I never thought it would be so richly applicable (and helpful!) in my own professional life. I have to thank you - profusely - for writing the book that should have been written a long time ago, but couldn't have been, because apparently we were waiting for you. Congratulations on your success, and I cannot wait to see what we get from you next! (May I suggest "Dealing with Difficult People"? A pet topic of mine.) Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.
Posted by: Sheryl Schelin | April 18, 2005 at 09:52 AM
Although I'm only at the start of this book I'm enjoying it so far!
It's a refreshing read compared to most business books.
Posted by: Leah G. | March 29, 2006 at 11:28 AM
Just wanted to say Hello to everyone.
Much to read and learn here, I'm sure I will enjoy !
Posted by: Sensbachtal | February 02, 2008 at 07:28 AM