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Benvenuta nel favoloso mondo di Mrs Moneypenny. La sempre-connessa, ambiziosa super-donna con una missione da compiere: aiutarvi a raggiungere il successo nel mondo del lavoro. In questo libro, divertente ma denso di contenuti, Mrs Moneypenny spiega tutto ciò che è necessario sapere per avere successo nella vita e nel lavoro, con tanti consigli utili per destreggiarsi al meglio. Che siate alle prime armi o quasi in cima alla piramide, Mrs. Moneypenny sarŕ la guida al vostro successo.
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First published January 1, 2012
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June 1, 2017
I am so conflicted about this book, and what to take from it. It’s eminently readable and has some very useful tips, but the further into it I got, the less I really LIKED the author. To the point that I felt almost uncomfortable even reading the book and taking on board advice from someone so offputting.
I realise that she views a particular type of person and career as successful, and that the book is geared toward the kind of person who aspires to be this. A top executive at a corporate firm, or investment bank. There is acknowledgement that yes, the fact that women even need to consider (the things in the book) is indicative that there is a broader problem here. But it’s treated as beyond scope, and that this is about getting more women in to senior positions in the context in which we currently live.
There is acknowledgement that the world isn’t fair, and fair to women, and that unless you’re 7 years old you should just get over this. And that in essence, for women to be as successful as ordinary men, they must be extraordinary. The examples given are almost laughable – the friend who runs a bunch of companies, chairs boards and also has 9 children.
There are important messages here, like that it’s important to understand that you can’t have it all, all at once. And that it’s positive to invest in yourself and your education. That women, as the ones who bear children, have a different set of issues to deal with, than men.
The general tone of the book is that every thing you do must be geared toward your career, your CV, getting ahead, etc. To carry a copy of the Financial Times because of the impression that it gives to people who might see you, to not wear bright colours which are “inappropriate”, that working flexibly or part time is unadvisable, that you have to be a certain person to have this particular type of success.
Also, this: “The best way to help the poor is to ensure you don’t become one of them” – that’s a direct quote, which is in there more than once. Sorry, but this is absolute bullshit, and an attitude that seeps through the book. I actually paused at that and thought wow. Wow. I almost didn’t keep reading, because what a joke. If it weren’t such a pervasive idea I’d assume it were intended to be sarcastic, but it fits with the rest of the advice and tips.
I am ambitious and career driven, well educated, and capable. But I also think that being a well rounded person is actually important too, and that when people do things and develop interests in order to have a ‘third dimension’, you can spot this a mile away. I know when someone wants to be part of the charity I’m involved in because they want it to look good on their CV. I know a number of highly successful people, including women who are CEOs of large companies and ex-government Ministers. I can imagine them smirking at some of the advice in this book – because yes, it’s important to have qualifications, experience and the ability to talk to people. But it’s also important to not be a self-absorbed arsehole, whose every move is geared toward self advancement.
That pursuing hobbies, reading, exercising and having interests and relationships with people who may not be particularly valuable to your career or network, all have value in and of themselves. It’s actually ok to be interested in things because you’re interested in them, not just because it will give you something to talk about on the off chance that you spot them across the (first class, har har!) airline lounge.
Mrs Moneypenny rubs me up the wrong way. In some ways the book and its tone feels dated. Like it belongs where a particular type of person could follow a path and get to this stage, ticking the boxes and meeting the necessary people along the way. There is definitely some great advice, and I have learnt a lot. But it also left me with a bad taste in my mouth, and like if I met Mrs Moneypenny in person, I’d want to run a mile. Not everything in life is transactional. And if that’s the way you approach life, you’re not my people and you kind of make me sick.
I realise that she views a particular type of person and career as successful, and that the book is geared toward the kind of person who aspires to be this. A top executive at a corporate firm, or investment bank. There is acknowledgement that yes, the fact that women even need to consider (the things in the book) is indicative that there is a broader problem here. But it’s treated as beyond scope, and that this is about getting more women in to senior positions in the context in which we currently live.
There is acknowledgement that the world isn’t fair, and fair to women, and that unless you’re 7 years old you should just get over this. And that in essence, for women to be as successful as ordinary men, they must be extraordinary. The examples given are almost laughable – the friend who runs a bunch of companies, chairs boards and also has 9 children.
There are important messages here, like that it’s important to understand that you can’t have it all, all at once. And that it’s positive to invest in yourself and your education. That women, as the ones who bear children, have a different set of issues to deal with, than men.
The general tone of the book is that every thing you do must be geared toward your career, your CV, getting ahead, etc. To carry a copy of the Financial Times because of the impression that it gives to people who might see you, to not wear bright colours which are “inappropriate”, that working flexibly or part time is unadvisable, that you have to be a certain person to have this particular type of success.
Also, this: “The best way to help the poor is to ensure you don’t become one of them” – that’s a direct quote, which is in there more than once. Sorry, but this is absolute bullshit, and an attitude that seeps through the book. I actually paused at that and thought wow. Wow. I almost didn’t keep reading, because what a joke. If it weren’t such a pervasive idea I’d assume it were intended to be sarcastic, but it fits with the rest of the advice and tips.
I am ambitious and career driven, well educated, and capable. But I also think that being a well rounded person is actually important too, and that when people do things and develop interests in order to have a ‘third dimension’, you can spot this a mile away. I know when someone wants to be part of the charity I’m involved in because they want it to look good on their CV. I know a number of highly successful people, including women who are CEOs of large companies and ex-government Ministers. I can imagine them smirking at some of the advice in this book – because yes, it’s important to have qualifications, experience and the ability to talk to people. But it’s also important to not be a self-absorbed arsehole, whose every move is geared toward self advancement.
That pursuing hobbies, reading, exercising and having interests and relationships with people who may not be particularly valuable to your career or network, all have value in and of themselves. It’s actually ok to be interested in things because you’re interested in them, not just because it will give you something to talk about on the off chance that you spot them across the (first class, har har!) airline lounge.
Mrs Moneypenny rubs me up the wrong way. In some ways the book and its tone feels dated. Like it belongs where a particular type of person could follow a path and get to this stage, ticking the boxes and meeting the necessary people along the way. There is definitely some great advice, and I have learnt a lot. But it also left me with a bad taste in my mouth, and like if I met Mrs Moneypenny in person, I’d want to run a mile. Not everything in life is transactional. And if that’s the way you approach life, you’re not my people and you kind of make me sick.
May 2, 2012
While I have no plans to put my child in boarding school, or qualify as a accountant as a birthday treat, crash a G8 summit or learn to fly so I am interesting in interviews, I have no hesitation in recommending this book. It gives great advice on education, networking, career planning etc. Taken with a pinch of salt it is a great and inspiring guide to improving your business career even if you don't want to be a CEO. I will be buying it for many female friends.
December 30, 2018
Straight to the point, very practical. I can see why this wouldn't sit well with those wanting more of an inspirational tale type of book because it gives it to you straight out, unapologetically. Reminds me of a good friend if she were a book...
As in any book however, you get to pick-and-choose the takeaways from it. For me this has lots of practical advice to be competitive, particularly in the importance and ways to expand your network.
Instant favourite.
As in any book however, you get to pick-and-choose the takeaways from it. For me this has lots of practical advice to be competitive, particularly in the importance and ways to expand your network.
Instant favourite.
April 1, 2019
I really like Mrs Moneypenny, I have another book by her and I really found it very helpful with little tips and quirks and so when I came upon this on, in a perhaps, some what difficult time in my life, I thought it would help me.
I am ambitious, there is no doubt about that, however, I feel that this book is aimed at specific women, women that fit into a category that, I, naturally, do not. I might be ambitious and want a career / job role I can excel in, I feel that is only natural for many women, however, and yes, it should be quite a big 'however' - I do not want to be worked to death, put my career before my family and friends etc, I'm not sure if it's geared up to be aimed towards women that are on a level that I'm secluded from such a CEO's, high end investors, I love reading - but I've never picked up the financial times, I don't really care for that kind of stuff, I do want to be ambitious, but I don't want that in my life.
And I'd rather be "poor" than be stuck up and narrow minded after reading "The best way to help the poor is to ensure you don’t become one of them" - a lot of poor people are often the best people I've known and whilst their circumstance isn't what anyone would choose for themselves, it has to be better than thinking one is above oneself because at any time, we could all be "poor". I guess you could say that this part really made me quite cross.
I am ambitious, there is no doubt about that, however, I feel that this book is aimed at specific women, women that fit into a category that, I, naturally, do not. I might be ambitious and want a career / job role I can excel in, I feel that is only natural for many women, however, and yes, it should be quite a big 'however' - I do not want to be worked to death, put my career before my family and friends etc, I'm not sure if it's geared up to be aimed towards women that are on a level that I'm secluded from such a CEO's, high end investors, I love reading - but I've never picked up the financial times, I don't really care for that kind of stuff, I do want to be ambitious, but I don't want that in my life.
And I'd rather be "poor" than be stuck up and narrow minded after reading "The best way to help the poor is to ensure you don’t become one of them" - a lot of poor people are often the best people I've known and whilst their circumstance isn't what anyone would choose for themselves, it has to be better than thinking one is above oneself because at any time, we could all be "poor". I guess you could say that this part really made me quite cross.
July 10, 2016
An important book for women who are interested in having a career. Reading it I feel inspired to overcome some of the limiting ideas I have about myself and to try and surpass some of my own low expectations! I have no ambition to work in hedge funds or the like but the book was like spending the morning with a successful friend who is challenging me to up my game. Thank you Mrs Moneypenny.
July 16, 2020
Lo intenté, pero entre el sexismo, el clasismo y otras lindezas ideológicas me harté.
Es un libro muy enfocado a personas (la especificación de "para mujeres" se queda en la repetición de tópicos educativos) que busquen ser grandes directivos con amplia tasa de éxito empresarial.
Es decir, que el título no miente.
Abandonado el 15 de julio de 2020
Es un libro muy enfocado a personas (la especificación de "para mujeres" se queda en la repetición de tópicos educativos) que busquen ser grandes directivos con amplia tasa de éxito empresarial.
Es decir, que el título no miente.
Abandonado el 15 de julio de 2020
June 25, 2021
lessons learnt and potential spoilers:
1) Learn the language of the people at the top. Start with financial times an example is lucy kellaway in the FT on a monday , and one piece in the lex column each day. Or the economist - the week in politics &the week in Business, then go through the index and pick out 2 articles a week that you would like to read
2) Most women at the top have been in charge of corporate money at some point
3) Be interested in people and interesting to people. To be interesting, you need to find a third dimension to your life. find something u can make a meaningful contribution to
1) Learn the language of the people at the top. Start with financial times an example is lucy kellaway in the FT on a monday , and one piece in the lex column each day. Or the economist - the week in politics &the week in Business, then go through the index and pick out 2 articles a week that you would like to read
2) Most women at the top have been in charge of corporate money at some point
3) Be interested in people and interesting to people. To be interesting, you need to find a third dimension to your life. find something u can make a meaningful contribution to
October 10, 2018
Re-read of this book. It does give you some good advice - but mainly if your ambition is about being a CEO. The focus of the book is on the financial side of business - very important but I feel there are greater opportunities now for women and men to reach high up without having to use the accountancy angle - account management or strategy for example. So - a good read but be aware that there are more possibilities out there than simply finance if you want to reach higher management.
November 20, 2018
This is a good read, though I don't necessarily agree with all the advice in here! There are some unexpected tidbits, so it's not the same as all the other advice books out there.
My main issue is that she doesn't talk about entrepreneurs much at all, so the vast majority of the book is aimed at women who want to work in the C-Suite of existing businesses.
My main issue is that she doesn't talk about entrepreneurs much at all, so the vast majority of the book is aimed at women who want to work in the C-Suite of existing businesses.
May 30, 2018
Lots of really useful advice, although I don't agree with all of it. Written with a lot of humor and always good intentions.
January 12, 2020
"There is a special place in hell for women who don't help other women."-Madeleine Albright
April 1, 2020
The summary at the back of each chapter is useful and practical
May 27, 2020
How can you not give five stars to all this advice??
November 18, 2022
Quick and easy read. Some nice ideas and exercises.
June 7, 2023
Really enjoyed this book. It gives a lot of practical advice and is an easy read. As with any book, you can take any advice you want and just ignore the rest.
August 1, 2023
Unfortunately still very relevant
November 19, 2023
Good tips, fun reading, tho some bits really came off as satire to me.
February 24, 2017
While not strictly speaking directly relevant to my chosen career, it seems largely aimed at those who wish to scale the ladder at large corporate entities, I still found myself picking up some useful tidbits of advice . 3.5 stars
June 6, 2014
Finally! I've been waiting and looking for a book like this for a long time. The advice given is perfect and very realistic, I think every 15-year old girl should be given a copy so that they can make the right decisions earlier on. I only wish my parents had thought of giving me this kind of advice when I was starting out my higher education (but would I have listened? who knows).
Yes, it does seem to be tailor-made advice for women who want to become CEOs and entrepreneurs but that doesn't mean it isn't useful for the rest of us. Anyway, it would probably have beat its purpose if Mrs Moneypenny had written a book entitled "Career advice for very ambitious women" and another entitled "Career advice for less ambitious women". I think the point of this book is to show you that it IS possible and how you can go about it.
I've been frustrated by remarks such as "dream big" or "don't give up". That's all nice and swell but practical advice is much more useful in the long run - and that's just what Mrs Moneypenny gives. It doesn't matter if you don't want to become CEO of Coca-Cola and have a family of five as well, just as long as you know how to do it if you ever change your mind.
I am 25 and figuring out how to start my career, Mrs Moneypenny has given me quite a lot to think about and pointed choices that I didn't even know were there. Thank you.
Yes, it does seem to be tailor-made advice for women who want to become CEOs and entrepreneurs but that doesn't mean it isn't useful for the rest of us. Anyway, it would probably have beat its purpose if Mrs Moneypenny had written a book entitled "Career advice for very ambitious women" and another entitled "Career advice for less ambitious women". I think the point of this book is to show you that it IS possible and how you can go about it.
I've been frustrated by remarks such as "dream big" or "don't give up". That's all nice and swell but practical advice is much more useful in the long run - and that's just what Mrs Moneypenny gives. It doesn't matter if you don't want to become CEO of Coca-Cola and have a family of five as well, just as long as you know how to do it if you ever change your mind.
I am 25 and figuring out how to start my career, Mrs Moneypenny has given me quite a lot to think about and pointed choices that I didn't even know were there. Thank you.
February 15, 2015
Delving into the world of business book reading isn't easy for a dreamy thing like me. But if one is going to run her own business, successfully like, one needs to. So who better than to take full advice and aid from, than Mrs Moneypenny herself??
the truth is, whilst I enjoyed the book, I took her writing with a pinch of salt. I agreed with a lot of what she said and I found her advice interesting and illuminating in many ways. I'm just not so sure it shouldn't be take with a huge pinch of crumbly rock-salt whilst you're doing so.
on the one hand, she's top of her game, successful and knowledgeable. I love her character and the people she talks about. But on the other, her priorities, her workforce and her goals seemed so entirely a million miles away from mine, that at times I found so much of what she said completely unrelatable.
Business is business, at the end of the day. And if you're an aspiring person and you want success in what you do, then I think it is your duty to read the advice of others who have succeeded in their careers long before you. Mrs Moneypenny is no different, she talks with humour and, above all, tonnes of experience. I would just be careful to take sprinklings of her advice and make your own decisions on what may work for you and your own personal goals
the truth is, whilst I enjoyed the book, I took her writing with a pinch of salt. I agreed with a lot of what she said and I found her advice interesting and illuminating in many ways. I'm just not so sure it shouldn't be take with a huge pinch of crumbly rock-salt whilst you're doing so.
on the one hand, she's top of her game, successful and knowledgeable. I love her character and the people she talks about. But on the other, her priorities, her workforce and her goals seemed so entirely a million miles away from mine, that at times I found so much of what she said completely unrelatable.
Business is business, at the end of the day. And if you're an aspiring person and you want success in what you do, then I think it is your duty to read the advice of others who have succeeded in their careers long before you. Mrs Moneypenny is no different, she talks with humour and, above all, tonnes of experience. I would just be careful to take sprinklings of her advice and make your own decisions on what may work for you and your own personal goals
July 21, 2016
Mrs. Moneypenny's Careers Advice for Ambitious Women by Mrs. Moneypenny, Heather McGregor
I was looking for something to boost my learning and understanding of how best to apply myself in my work and life and this book did the trick.
Mrs M explains in 10 chapters about how woman can apply themselves better and utilise their time, goals, skills, work and personal life in a way that will boost us through the career levels to the top.
I learnt from reading this book that it doesn’t matter how old you are or what job you are doing to be successful and to aim as high as you wish.
The tips and advice are priceless and I can apply these in my current role to take me further in a new direction of my career.
I found the book quiet humorous, witty and entertaining. Mrs M talks about her family, her experience and other people’s career experience, which is a great insight and learning from mistakes and successes.
At the end of each chapter is a little bit of homework, which I also enjoyed. The book certainly gets the brain flowing and the creative juices flowing.
I would recommend this book to any woman and at any age.
Thank you Mrs M for your guidance and inspiration.
I was looking for something to boost my learning and understanding of how best to apply myself in my work and life and this book did the trick.
Mrs M explains in 10 chapters about how woman can apply themselves better and utilise their time, goals, skills, work and personal life in a way that will boost us through the career levels to the top.
I learnt from reading this book that it doesn’t matter how old you are or what job you are doing to be successful and to aim as high as you wish.
The tips and advice are priceless and I can apply these in my current role to take me further in a new direction of my career.
I found the book quiet humorous, witty and entertaining. Mrs M talks about her family, her experience and other people’s career experience, which is a great insight and learning from mistakes and successes.
At the end of each chapter is a little bit of homework, which I also enjoyed. The book certainly gets the brain flowing and the creative juices flowing.
I would recommend this book to any woman and at any age.
Thank you Mrs M for your guidance and inspiration.
June 21, 2013
There's a few bits of good advice in here, and I certainly wouldn't recommend not reading it, if you see what I mean, but it's not really aimed at an average demographic. Mrs Moneypenny is rather apt to assume that the career you want to succeed in is a) private sector and b) going to net you a boat-load of cash. Much of her advice is on the 'make sure you learn how to delegate to the nanny' vein.
The most irritating thing for me was the constant assumption that, well, bless them, the men just aren't going to step up to the plate EVEN IF they give up work to support your career, so you'll still have to do all the Mummy Things as well as work. Perhaps this is a generational divide, and I'm quite aware we haven't won actual equality yet, but I really feel that she's underselling men as a whole here, and I certainly expect more right now from my partner than she's suggesting, never mind when I'm mother of twenty and the multi-zillion CEO of Knitting And Cats On The Internet, Inc.
That said, there's definitely bits in here that are applicable to women other than the very rich.
The most irritating thing for me was the constant assumption that, well, bless them, the men just aren't going to step up to the plate EVEN IF they give up work to support your career, so you'll still have to do all the Mummy Things as well as work. Perhaps this is a generational divide, and I'm quite aware we haven't won actual equality yet, but I really feel that she's underselling men as a whole here, and I certainly expect more right now from my partner than she's suggesting, never mind when I'm mother of twenty and the multi-zillion CEO of Knitting And Cats On The Internet, Inc.
That said, there's definitely bits in here that are applicable to women other than the very rich.
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July 28, 2014"It's become a confidence-builder for myself, as well as for the disabled who I raise money for."
and
"But it's normal to feel a mixture of desperation and mortification when something doesn't work out - just don't feel disabled by it."
Certainly glad I didn't expend all my mind-energies wading through the sum-total of this. Half-way through my brow alerts mortal. There's a certain theme carried in all of these texts which spell nigh to me. These are our supposed leaders, emanating resounding success. So why then a cheap aid offering learned teachings, not to sleep overnight in our jeans nevertheless follow stuffy senses of self. Whence was the last time you shot pheasants, all of the peasants in Spain. Did you even make it past your third bottle of gin. Silence. If you've made it, another template of faux-Earth's ambition, don't rub your cock in another's face. Spare them your insecure ramblings unforeign to your own self-fulfilling mania. By the lone hair on your nipple, original yourself. Burn these books in the aisles of the library and relearn why you're here.
and
"But it's normal to feel a mixture of desperation and mortification when something doesn't work out - just don't feel disabled by it."
Certainly glad I didn't expend all my mind-energies wading through the sum-total of this. Half-way through my brow alerts mortal. There's a certain theme carried in all of these texts which spell nigh to me. These are our supposed leaders, emanating resounding success. So why then a cheap aid offering learned teachings, not to sleep overnight in our jeans nevertheless follow stuffy senses of self. Whence was the last time you shot pheasants, all of the peasants in Spain. Did you even make it past your third bottle of gin. Silence. If you've made it, another template of faux-Earth's ambition, don't rub your cock in another's face. Spare them your insecure ramblings unforeign to your own self-fulfilling mania. By the lone hair on your nipple, original yourself. Burn these books in the aisles of the library and relearn why you're here.
February 7, 2017
I'd definitely recommend this one to all the ladies out there trying to get ahead in their chosen field. The earlier in your career you read this, the more you will get out of it, ie. how to create a functional (and fun) network, which qualifications you might need later on, etc.
Another great feature about this book that at the end of each chapter it will list assignments, or 'homework for ambitious women'. These assignments are specified according to the stage of your career you are in. Do not hesitate and just read this book!!!
Another great feature about this book that at the end of each chapter it will list assignments, or 'homework for ambitious women'. These assignments are specified according to the stage of your career you are in. Do not hesitate and just read this book!!!
March 19, 2012
I am not quite as ambitious as Mrs Moneypenny and do not want to be as high a flyer as she is. However there is a lot in this book that was helpful to me at a time when I am thinking about what I am doing and what I want to do in the future. It reminded me to say no, make sure I have an effective team around me and appreciate all in that team. It also told me that no-one is super woman and can have it all and that I need to work on my skills and fill my gaps with my supportive team.
The world of Mrs Moneypenny, is all about who you know and what you know. Where you can't have it all, but you have to do it all. And where women wanting to reach the top need to learn to say 'no'.
The book tells you everything you need to know about taking control of your career. From nurturing your personal network and getting noticed, to the art of outsourcing and understanding numbers, she distils a lifetime's experience of running businesses and shaping careers into original, practical advice.
The world of Mrs Moneypenny, is all about who you know and what you know. Where you can't have it all, but you have to do it all. And where women wanting to reach the top need to learn to say 'no'.
The book tells you everything you need to know about taking control of your career. From nurturing your personal network and getting noticed, to the art of outsourcing and understanding numbers, she distils a lifetime's experience of running businesses and shaping careers into original, practical advice.
October 10, 2014
Job transitioning and career changes are never an easy thing. This book came to me at such a perfect time. Browsing through the career section in the library, this book and title caught my attention.
She is such an inspirational writer. I really enjoyed her style of writing and the examples she uses to make her points. Her practicality with humor makes her so relatable. It has practical advice not only pertaining to balancing your career with your personal life, but a realistic approach to what you can achieve. The most important idea I got was that it is never too late.
Of course, the women mentioned in this book are incredibly ambitious and successful. That's great! It's motivating to see women achieve such great things. It's also about aiming for excellence and she provides great resources throughout the book and in the resources section in the back of the book.
She is such an inspirational writer. I really enjoyed her style of writing and the examples she uses to make her points. Her practicality with humor makes her so relatable. It has practical advice not only pertaining to balancing your career with your personal life, but a realistic approach to what you can achieve. The most important idea I got was that it is never too late.
Of course, the women mentioned in this book are incredibly ambitious and successful. That's great! It's motivating to see women achieve such great things. It's also about aiming for excellence and she provides great resources throughout the book and in the resources section in the back of the book.
December 6, 2016
I really liked the book. It was practical and at the end of the chapter there was homework. This is a book that gives you clear direction on the way forward. Obviously I don't agree with everything said in the book such as everyone should go get a financial qualification to succeed. However I agree with 99% of the book. The only drawback was the references that Mrs money penny kept making about appearances in the ladies she talked about. You somehow feel that she is not comfortable with her appearance which she did mention. I felt that references of appearance were not necessary. I had borrowed the book but I will have to go out and buy it as it's one I hope to reread and also share with
people. Thankful for Dami introducing me to it!
I now just need to put in practice what I have learnt and see how it goes. This book will also help in setting some 2017 career goals.
people. Thankful for Dami introducing me to it!
I now just need to put in practice what I have learnt and see how it goes. This book will also help in setting some 2017 career goals.
July 22, 2025
It is a book for certain type of demographics - women who want to succeed in the corporate world, in finance or business positions. And who are happy to skip their their maternity leave and delegate everything to their very expensive nanny. So basically if your work is your life and everything else is less important, you may find this book useful. Otherwise, it is a rather toxic waste of time - and the author gives an impression of a toxic type of ambition and success. It is quite disturbing to learn that the author calls her children "Cost Centers" and assumes that the only thing women do in their free time is watching "Keeping Up With Kardashians" or reading gossip magazines (which is not bad in itself - we need stuff to relax our brains). I don't think it is someone you want (or should) have as a role model.
February 10, 2016
Mrs. Moneypenny writes in a a lengthy British tone, which I am unaccustomed to as a modern American. I believed she could have condensed some of her sentences, which is the main reason I did not give a 5/5.
Aside, she speaks to women from a place of experience, and gives application in the form of Ambitious Women Homework. From advantages and disadvantages as a women in the workplace, she helps guides women at all stages in their career. I am grateful how she stresses the importance of a 3D of interests, financial literacy, and valuing priorities as some of the keys to success.
Tangible and relatable, I would recommend this book for women (soft or hard feminists), who will fight to improve working conditions and advocating for their pay worth for themselves and future generations.
Aside, she speaks to women from a place of experience, and gives application in the form of Ambitious Women Homework. From advantages and disadvantages as a women in the workplace, she helps guides women at all stages in their career. I am grateful how she stresses the importance of a 3D of interests, financial literacy, and valuing priorities as some of the keys to success.
Tangible and relatable, I would recommend this book for women (soft or hard feminists), who will fight to improve working conditions and advocating for their pay worth for themselves and future generations.
February 4, 2016
This was a really good book if you are a mover and shaker, and want to run the company. The book is written by a Brit, but includes enough references to American people, companies, and organizations to make it appeal to US readers. Even though it has solid advice broken out by those starting their career and those further in, it would have been more useful to me personally when I was younger. I have discovered I'm not as ambitious as I used to be apparently. LOL I like being a boss, but I don't want to be the big boss anymore; however, if you want to be the CEO of the big companies, this is for you.
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