She Thinks Like a Boss: Leadership

by Jemma Roedel

Discover how to become an effective woman in leadership -- even if you're shy, avoid conflict at all costs, or lack confidence. Are you tired of seeing men at work get promoted, be given better assignments, and enjoy pay raises even though you know your skills and results are just as good, if not better? Do you find it difficult to express yourself during work meetings without being hostile or apologetic? Perhaps you're tired of coming home feeling frustrated because you didn't speak up at the meeting, or maybe you feel as though, no matter what you try, people just walk all over you. You know that there must be another way. And you're right. But don't help is at hand. In an incredibly male-dominated world, it's crucial -- now more than ever -- to develop the necessary skills to become an effective leader and start demanding what you deserve . Luckily, it's easier than you think. You don't have to buy into the self-help industry, which wastes your time, resources and energy on costly and often condescending life coaches and counselling sessions. All you need are easy, proven skills and traits that will help you gradually develop your self-esteem, sharpen your trust, and hone your boundary-setting and communication skills. If you're someone then Jemma Roedel can help you. Many people don't understand that there's a lot more to being a leader than just managing people. The first step to thinking like a boss is having the insight and understanding that pioneering successful women have -- and using it to take constructive action. In She Thinks Like a Boss , here's just a fraction of what you will And much more . Even if you feel uncomfortable or scared to face the issues that being a great leader brings, the key is to dive straight in. In She Thinks Like a Boss , you will be given specific and practical techniques to help you gradually overcome the problems you're facing. You're on a personal journey, but there are key steps you can take to set you on the path to live the life you dream of and be an inspiration to other women in business. Become an inspirational female leader scroll up, and buy now!

Genres: Nonfiction, Self Help, Business, Leadership, Inspirational, Ebooks, Personal Growth

172 pages, Paperback

Published June 4, 2021

Reviews

[Linda · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'll finish this "book" just because it should only take another 20 minutes, but I don't have to be done with it to know it's trite. The thing is a glorified pamphlet of superficial platitudes, entirely devoid of any real-life examples and instead replete with insights from others' publications and famous quotes from other women. Think 100 pages of failed motivational posters without the pictures, but just as cheesy. There's lots of rah-rah with no substance. I should have taken one look at the desperate pink cover and run hard in the other direction. Don't read this.

[Alex Williams · Rating 1 out of 5]

If you have a coffee mug that says “#bossbabe” or are in a MLM, this book is for you!

[Amy Baker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book with excellent focus on how to be a female in leadership. The only reason for four stars instead of five is because, while it is different being a woman in a leadership role, I don’t believe it’s harder. Other than that, great book with terrific advice!

[Chivonne Campbell · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book had a lot of great points about women in leadership roles. I plan on giving this book another read through and taking some detailed notes with some ways that I can implement these in my everyday business.

A lot of books like this have a lot of fluff and are pages and pages of the author person examples that most likely don't apply to me. This book doesn't have that and reads more like notes or bullet points getting straight to the meat of the advise.

It doesn't give any groundbreaking or revolutionary advise, but instead focuses on the essential basics that build a great leader.

I rated this a four out of five stars because although I did enjoy this I felt as though there was something missing. The authors voice is lost in the monotonous way the book is presented and so this could have been written by anyone.

Each point focused on being a woman even the ones that wouldn't matter if you were a woman or not. Yes, there are challenges unique to women, but this book just took every challenge any leader would have and wrapped it in feminine giftwrapping paper and passed it off as unique to women.

[LaMonica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Leadership tools for women

This book is a great tool for all women who are interested in climbing the career ladder. The author provided great information on how women lead differently from men . Also , she provided great information on how to improve overall and make you a better leader that can spill into all aspects of life . Great read !

[Natalie Dee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick and easy read. Had a lot of great information for beginners in a leadership role or those wanting to push to that phase in their career.

if you’ve been in a management role for a while (with an amazing leader above you) though…it will serve as more of a refresher. I was able to take a few key pieces of information I’m excited to implement though.

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Women and Leadership

Loved every aspect of this book and the information Jemma shares with her readers.

I would highly recommend this book for women who want to be leaders, and women who have been in a leadership position.

[Alex · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was a fun, lighthearted guide to leadership from a female perspective. Doesn't take itself too seriously and provides useful examples along the way.

[Alicia Groscost · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book at this point in my career. I lot of good reminders and tips to heighten my game. Loved it!

[Lou Baird · Rating 5 out of 5]

"She Thinks Like a Boss" by Jemma Roedel is a must-read for women in leadership or those looking to develop their leadership skills. The book addresses common obstacles that women face in the workplace such as shyness, lack of confidence, and difficulty in communication and negotiation. The author provides practical techniques and strategies to help women develop their self-esteem, trust, and communication skills.

The author also emphasizes the importance of building a strong team and addresses the imposter syndrome. The book is well-written and easy to understand, making it a valuable resource for women new to leadership or looking to improve their leadership skills. The author provides specific and practical techniques that can help readers gradually overcome the problems they're facing in their professional lives.

[Jamie Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you're a new female leader looking to make a splash in the business world, She Thinks Like a Boss is the perfect guide for you! This book is packed with practical tips and advice on how to effectively lead and influence teams, as well as how to combat the all-too-common imposter syndrome.

One of the things I love about this book is that it's written in a fun and lighthearted tone. The author doesn't shy away from sharing personal anecdotes and stories, which makes the material relatable and easy to digest.

[Erica Gorruso · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not sure if it was just the copy I purchased or all of them are like this, but there were weird formatting errors. It’s a lot of common sense, all gathered into one place, with few actionable steps/examples. Read it in about an hour or so. If you’ve never been a leader, ever, it might be helpful. Also, if you’re going to quote the great Brene Brown, you might want to make sure that quote is correct (pg 39).

[Alexa. F · Rating 5 out of 5]

I went into a leadership role in 2022 and i received this book for Xmas, i am delighted! This book nailed everything i needed!

It has a great section on how to build a great team, and what sorts of traits to look out for in leadership styles also.

if you are new into leadership like myself, its a must!

[Olivia Blanco · Rating 5 out of 5]

very helpful and inspiring.

As a new leader who sometimes struggles with imposter syndrome, I loved the nuggets and nudges to over come my obstacles and embrace the kick ass LADY leader that I am.

[Connie Schepers · Rating 2 out of 5]

Disappointing. I had hoped that this would have insight and some practical things to use. That was not the case. She restated much information that is already known by anyone who’s been in any kind of leadership. The nine essential skills were known but I learned nothing new.

[A Renee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Highly recommend for women aspiring to leadership or for those already holding those positions. A lot of nuggets that I plan to implement and some very needed reminders to help you remember who you are and increase confidence.

[Toni · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy Read

Flows well from one section to other with practical tips and insights on how to effectively get your point across without hurting others feeling!

[Cyn McDonald · Rating 3 out of 5]

Aimed almost exclusively at women in corporate situations. Quick read, writing is a bit uneven. Some useful points to follow up on.

[Kasi · Rating 1 out of 5]

I must have been deliriously exhausted when I bought this book. I do know that I bought it not long after a workshop on the topic of leadership and I suddenly felt inept and totally lacking confidence in my own leadership abilities. How do I solve this? As I usually do - I buy a book on the subject.

Except that this books sucks. I’m sorry. It’s poorly edited and that is the first thing that drove me nuts. Subtitles are at the very bottom of pages and the text continues on the next page - this looks terrible. This is terrible editing. This alone makes me feel irritated that this book is supposed to be about having essential skills to be a leader… but lacks the skills in basic editing. It’s distracting.

I started actually reading this and then realized I was so bored and wasn’t getting anything new or enlightening or even useful, so I skimmed the rest. It was a quick skim and I don’t even feel bad about it.

I hate giving reviews like this, especially to something that I think could have been amazing and I thought would be so promising. But it wasn’t. And I’m sad about that.

I’ll just look into Robyn Jackson for educational leadership.

[Shae Grote · Rating 1 out of 5]

I read this at work for our Women’s Impact Network, and a lot of this book did not feel empowering to women at all. Not sure why this has great reviews from other women. There were multiple pieces of advice in this book advising women to make ourselves “more like men” to be more confident and do better in business. One note that really bothered me was that the author recommended that women deepen their voice to sound more like a man’s to command attention and authority… this really rubbed me the wrong way. Why is she suggesting to women that we conform to men’s standards? Shouldn’t we be challenging the status quo and paving our own path for success? This left a horrible taste in my mouth and unfortunately was the one main thing I remember most about this book.

There were also A LOT of generalizations in this book which I don’t find to be helpful nor accurate most of the time. Not to mention I found a typo in the book…

Only good comment about this book is that it generated a lot of good discussion in our book club.

[Shelby Smith · Rating 1 out of 5]

I don’t have anything nice to say about this book. It’s cheaply made, poorly written, and there are glaring editing errors and grammar mistakes. Did anyone proofread this at all?

Furthermore, I found it to be blatantly sexist at times.
“Women ask questions. Men do not.” This generalization is one of many and it is a direct quote from the book.

The author advised women to try to sound like men (see below) to be taken seriously….. excuse me? The differences between men and women should be celebrated! We deserve equal treatment and respect (inside and outside of the workplace) and women should not have to fit a man’s mold to earn that respect.

“Lower your pitch to speak in a slightly deeper tone to command attention confidently” (p. 16).

“You may also try speaking in a firmer tone or louder than you are comfortable with to get your point across” (p. 25).

Nope. No. No thank you.

[Emily Hutchings · Rating 1 out of 5]

As a woman in a position of leadership, I gained nothing from this book. To be fair, there is no information in this book that is technically incorrect. The author cites many valid points found in other sources on leadership and management. But that is where the good news ends. There is no new information. There is so much repetition and so many filler quotes (some of which aren’t actually related to the points) that the actual meat gets lost.

If this book were to be revised to remove unnecessary page breaks and quotes, state each point once, and have reasonable margins and spacing, you would be left with a very nice 30-page essay. Clearly not edited and clearly self-published.

Do yourself a favor and leave this one on the shelf (or in the Amazon warehouse).

[Lisa Blackshaw · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is for any woman at any level of management, or for those planning a career in management.
Great pace and well researched throughout. Roedel breaks it down into a step by step guide, so you can return to the summaries for reference when you need them (at work). Roedel helps the reader identify and solve their personal leadership issues. I particularly liked the selection of quotes. The statistics were easy to digest. Roedel draws attention to gender pay gap, which is an important topic for the current feminist movement. The book shows coping mechanism tricks, recommends some good reads and has an encouraging narrative from start to finish.
Thoroughly enjoyed it!

[Christine Jones · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a great book if you’re just diving into female leadership. If you’ve done other reading or studying on female leadership, there’s probably not a whole lot new here. However, it was a quick read and it never hurts to have basic concepts reinforced. I was still able to take away some good nuggets, particularly about imposter syndrome. I liked that the author cited a lot of other books and articles, and I made note of those for further reading. Overall, this book is a good introduction to female leadership, but doesn’t get too in depth about any one facet.

[Kate · Rating 2 out of 5]

I could see this book being useful as a primer for someone who has never thought about managing or leadership in the workplace ever before. But that is not the case for me, having read numerous other books on the topic, especially well known books on leadership for women such as Lean In. There is really no new info in here and it is largely a collection of direct quotes from other articles and reports.

[Kelley · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was fine. There are some good nuggets in here but it read a little like a book report that was trying to appeal to women at all stages of their careers. I wish it had picked entry-level or middle management. I also wish the author spoke more from her own experience instead of just referencing so many others without a lot of additional opinions. It also felt very focused on hustle culture and didn't really address burnout or any post covid challenges like working from home.

[Bob Heady · Rating 5 out of 5]

Got this book as a Christmas gift and only just got around to reading it I really enjoyed it! I actually feel a lot more motivated and clear-headed after finishing it. Some of the other reviews seem a bit harsh in my opinion. It’s not claiming to be groundbreaking, but as a new leader, I found it to be a really encouraging and supportive read. A great boost of motivation and reassurance when you need it most.

[Brenda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Whoever edited this book needs to take another look. Or maybe it’s the printer. I don’t know, but subheadings on the bottom of the page, pages with only a few sentences that aren’t the end of a chapter, ellipses that break in the middle and drop to the next line…very distracting.

The book was fine. Nothing I don’t already know, so basically a series of reminders, which I appreciate.

[Georgia Fryer · Rating 2 out of 5]

Don’t think this book actually had any points that you can’t identify yourself. Has A LOT of quotes from different people that you could just find on Pinterest and equally a bunch of statistics that are relevant but don’t mean anything. A short book so an easy read per se, but definitely not a book where I took something away from it.

[Catherine Pruden · Rating 2 out of 5]

Read this for women in business book club! It covered a WIDE range of topics (too wide??) but led to great discussion. super surface level tactics for the most part, but a good jumping off point. I didn’t like how she discouraged women from asking questions or being “too emotional.”