Something Major: The New Playbook for Women at Work

by Randi Braun

WALL STREET JOURNAL BEST-SELLER

“Pick up this book now! Every woman wants to believe she is on the precipice of something major and this book gives you the tools to get yourself there. Randi Braun has created a fun and practical way forward for women who are looking to channel their inner bad-ass, crack the leadership code, and soar!"- Jen Mormile, Chief Business Officer of Condé Nast

She’s changing women’s lives, one play at a time.

Women are natural leaders but they’ve been taught to play the game by an outdated set of rules. So certified executive coach, Randi Braun, wrote them a new playbook.

In Braun’s book, Something The New Playbook for Women at Work, women will discover how to play the leadership game on their own terms and win when it comes to achieving their whether it’s cracking the code on your self-doubt by ditching perfectionism, external validation, and the tyranny of your inner critic, or learning new tactics for owning your message (don’t miss 16 things she forbids you to say at work). Braun’s book provides a fresh take on one of the most tremendous challenges of our empowering women at work to chart their own course to the top — dialing up confidence and fulfillment, and dialing down burnout in the process.

In Something The New Playbook for Women at Work, Braun takes the field and re-writes the plays of the game. She is a sought-after thought leader, speaker, and CEO of the women’s leadership firm, Something Major. Her book delivers stories for today’s women leaders in a conversational style that’s packed with sage advice and wildly entertaining.

Genres: Nonfiction, Self Help, Business, Leadership

247 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 1, 2023

Reviews

[pawsreadrepeat · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an advance review copy for free and am leaving this review voluntarily. Thank you Randi Braun and RABT Books Tours and PR. I'm excited to be a part of this tour.

Something Major: The New Playbook for Women at Work is a must read for everyone in 2023 who wishes to understand the keys to empowering others. I’ve been in the workplace for nearly 25 years and have seen a welcome shift lately. Which is the focus on empowering employees to be their best self. I’ve worked with women who held each other down because that’s how they were treated. Clearly that didn’t feel good, many years ago I made the decision to be an ally wherever I could be.

Despite tackling series issues in the workplace, this book is a light hearted read filled with insight and tips to be successful. As I’ve aged in my career, I have learned to trust my gut. I appreciate that a chapter was devoted to this and the role it plays in being an effective leader. This overlooked and often mocked aspect of leadership is important and needs to be emphasized more.

The author is an inspiration and I felt empowered to embrace her advice in my work life. I look forward to reading more from this author.

[Addie Yoder · Rating 4 out of 5]

Something Major gives women content that we need. It's content that we kind of already know, but Braun packages and presents it in a way thats exceptionally easy to digest and I found to be very relatable. Her stories of women in the work place with real life struggles and goals are all very well placed and put a greater emphasis on the guideposts she's presenting for us to structure a better, happier life for ourselves.

[Denise (blog “Bookswelove_livrosqueamamos”) · Rating 3 out of 5]

I started to read this book after a co-worker recommended. The author brings a few good tips, but self-help books are just not my kind of reading.

[Maria Sauer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a must read for any working woman

[Laura Skladzinski · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is supposed to be "the new playbook for women at work", but unfortunately, I didn't find it to be that new or exciting. Maybe it's just because I already read a lot in this genre ("Lean In", "Confidence Code", "Corporate Rehab"), but this felt like it was trying to repackage a lot of other works without having its own perspective. The author is an executive coach, and opens with a joke comparing work burnout to sex, but the humor in this instance and others fell flat for me, and felt forced and contrived. (The constant references to movies like "Mean Girls" and "Legally Blonde", or jokes about purses, felt downright demeaning.) As I got deeper into the book, i started to realize that there were very few personal stories, and instead, the author focused on repeating stories about celebrities that she clearly hadn't interviewed herself but was just repeating from other books / articles - not the depth of insight I was looking for. And maybe it was just because the book didn't hold my interest enough to read it all in one sitting, but it really lacked cohesion - it was lots of little bits of other people's research dumped into one book, with no throughline or actual framework. I was so excited about this book, but it just didn't live up to its initial promise; I would only recommend it very junior women who don't yet have any experience in the workplace.

[Brianna Peak · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great book for any working professional that is looking to maintain a healthy productive career and life. And ultimately avoid a burn out! I was given this book in preparation of a Women’s Leadership training and the section talking about exhaustion really resonated with me. I was heading towards exhaustion and didn’t event realize it. I decided 6 months ago to take care of myself by running and weightlifting again. This book and support from my family has given me the courage to keep maintaining high quality of life that I truly enjoy all the while being a great mom and leader.

Bonus was Randi was at our women’s leadership summit and she really brings to life her book in an amazing way. I will probably reread it so I can learn more!

[sinag · Rating 2 out of 5]

2/5 stars!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

It offered a little bit of new concepts, but overall, there's nothing new in it. The writing style of the author was also too simplistic and boring for me, but I can acknowledge that this could be a good book for readers who want to read this kind of writing style.

[Gina Stamper · Rating 5 out of 5]

Let’s be honest, business books are not all equal. Because business is not equal for everyone. What works for a man, could not work for a woman and that is both sad and the reality.
This is a step by step guide/playbook that takes the guesswork out of succeeding in business.
Randi says so many profound and beautiful things that just fueled my soul, and I closed this book feeling energized, excited, and ready to take on the world. ⠀
It’s well put together, easy to understand and impactful.

[Jennie Byrne · Rating 5 out of 5]

🤔 are you a woman who wonders why your successes don't make you feel good?
📘 this book is a "buffet" of stories, ideas, tips, and tricks
👉 pick what works for you and watch what happens next
🧠 my favorite part of the book is Chapter 5 - this section highlights the psychologies of why exec women like me often fail to meet our goals

[R.K. Emery · Rating 5 out of 5]

A "how to" for the next generation of women leaders, and those who want to see them succeed. These ideas will transform our workplaces, our careers, and our lives.
Women who seek to rise, take note! This is your essential go-to guide.
A gem and a revelation. If you lead women, work with women, are a woman or know any women, you must read this book.

[Tiffany · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have been looking for books specifically for working women and this was a good one! Randi Braun has a great grasp on how things have historically been for women in the workplace and how we can move forward. I appreciated her examples, and especially liked the section on self-care. There are several aspects of this book I am implementing in my life. Solid 4 stars.

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had the opportunity to hear Randi present at a conference. She did such a great job with her keynote speech that I had to read this book.

As Randi says, treat this book as a buffet, not a prescription. Lots of good advice that I will go back to often.

[Mahsa Dornajafi · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the best book I have ever read about women's empowerment. This book is not just educational and practical, but also so much fun to read because of Randi's sense of humor, which shows up in the book. If there is one book I recommend for women to read, it would be this book.

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved how this book read like a conversation with a friend who has seen it all. It gave actionable advice on how to grow in your career, and life overall. Randi is supportive and gets right to the point. Don't pass this one up!

[Mandy Eckman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved this book! Tactical and inspiring.

[Kristin · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you’re on the lookout for a book that provides practical, actionable, and enjoyable advice for navigating the unique challenges of the workplace, “Something Major” is definitely worth the read. This book challenged me to reflect and take action in my own career as I read about Braun’s take in navigating workplace dynamics, redefining career success, building a supportive network, advocating for yourself, and work-life integration.