''So much career advice for women addresses how to succeed in the static business world of yesterday and today. But that world, says former Wall Street powerhouse-turned-entrepreneur Sallie Krawcheck, is changing--and fast. In fact, we are on the brink of what Krawcheck calls the Fourth Wave of feminism, one that will usher in unprecedented opportunities for women in business.''
Table of Contents
Introduction: My "aha!" moment -- Part I: The future of work ... and how we can own it ; How the world of work is changing--and why that's good news for women ; Six things we have going for us -- Part II: Put your oxygen mask on first before assisting others. Make sure success is well defined ; The obligatory ask-for-the-raise and how-to-negotiate chapter (with a twist) ; Out with the queen bee. In with new approaches to mentoring and sponsorship ; ... Oh, and some thoughts on how to do the networking thing better, too ; Career curveballs--why we really need to get over our fear of the f-word ; How to avoid the career risk you don't even know you're taking ; The best career advice no one is talking about -- Part III: The courageous conversations. Let's hold a funeral for the diversity council ... and other well-meaning initiatives that no longer work ; The company culture conversation ; The flexibility without shame conversation ; The, "Hey, Larry" (or sometimes "Hey, Nancy") conversation -- Part IV: Pay it forward. Literally own it : start your own thing ; Invest in change ... money is power. Let's use ours to do good ; You know the kids are watching, right? -- Conclusion: Finally, you gotta remember to laugh.