The Confidence Effect: Every Woman's Guide to the Attitude That Attracts Success
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| Rating | : | 4.25 (508 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B019G49YS4 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 111 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-29 |
| Language | : | English |
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All of these “R-words” are values that great leaders, in this case women leaders StublinaXPD I just had to write a book review for my Women In Business course. I figured I would share some of it here as well:The idea of this book is that, once completed, your outlook on business will change and your confidence level will rise. The author states that most women are competent or confident, but not both and the end goal is to change that. The book is broken up into the following four sections: Relationships, Reputation, Results and Resilience. All of these “R-words” are values that great leaders, in this case women leaders, should value and strive for. Throughout the book t. While women have made great strides in the workforce While women have made great strides in the workforce, it doesn't seem to be the case when you look at leadership positions. There certainly are many reasons for this but I believe one of the major reasons is a lack of confidence. In my own search for more confidence, I have found three books to be very comforting and helpful: Presence, the Confidence Code and now the Confidence Effect. The book underscores the importance of only only being competent but also the need to be confident. It is a quick read with a lot of helpful ideas and "to do's" for women looking to get more out of their caree. The Confident Effect had a tremendous affect on me DaRealMcKoy The Confidence Effect is a great read. I was in a place where I was trying to relocate my confidence. Grace Killelea's book not only helped with that, but with refining my definitions of confidence and the traits associated with it. The book is segmented into 4 easily consumable parts. It avoids the clichéd advice and helped me to see that I don't have to remake myself. There are tweaks that can be made to get back on the right track.I really enjoyed that the author shared her struggles and journey to where she is today while not coming off as out of touch. She also includes the voice
While it's easy to blame a corporate culture that favors men, seasoned executive Grace Killelea identifies another culprit: a surprising disparity in confidence. Every day, talented, hardworking women are passed over for promotions. The Confidence Effect helps women speak out, take risks, and assume leadership positions with assurance. Practical strategies show how to turn job competency into the kind of authentic confidence that gets noticed. The book moves beyond research and statistics to focus on what's really important: how women can become more confident one step at a time. Men are prone to overestimate their abilities while women too often sell themselves short. Women learn to practice the "Four Rs of Success" - relationships, reputation, results, and resilience - dipping in for tips and tools on how to: Build circles of influence Seize opportunities they normally avoid Leverage and promote their sk