CEOs. Founders. Managers. Women are finally taking our place in the business arena. We have passion and the will to succeed. But something keeps getting in the way of our career ambitions. We feel powerless.
In Unstuck and Five proven strategies to leverage your value, increase your visibility, and gain recognition to accelerate your career, Jeannine K. Brown shares the secrets to success that she’s gathered over her two-decade career in corporate leadership. These five proven strategies are your blueprint for playing the game that men have long since mastered.
Get the career and life that you want, without regrets.
Jeannine K. Brown (PhD, Luther Seminary) is professor of New Testament and director of online programs at Bethel Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. She has served as a translation consultant for the New International Version, Common English Bible, and New Century Version and is the author of The Gospels as Stories and two commentaries on Matthew. She also contributed to The Baker Illustrated Bible Commentary and is a coeditor of the revised Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels.
This book is a quick read filled with important tips with practical application, for (primarily) women in the workplace. If you're in your 20s, definitely get this book and prepare yourself for a strong and successful career. If you're in your 30s, 40s, or 50s -- I'm guessing you will learn some things you hadn't even realized you needed to learn. This one is easy to get through and totally worth the read.
Jeannine K. Brown has managed to expertly package her career coaching expertise into a book packed with USEFUL, SPECIFIC, and ACTIONABLE strategies. I appreciated the various client examples, her straightforward advice, and the context that underscores the importance of being strategic when it comes your career. She tackles the tough topics like negotiations and communicating your value effectively and does so with the understanding of the hurdles that women and people of color have to overcome. I recommend this book for anyone running into issues at work or looking to elevate their careers. Every parent and leader needs to gift this book to the early career professionals in their lives so that they have the knowledge and strategies for career success. Get ready to make boss moves!
Outstanding read! This book goings into detail on how to leverage your abilities to progress in your chosen career field. This one goes on my list of every year.