What It Takes: Speak Up, Step Up, Move Up: A Modern Woman's Guide to Success in Business

by Amy Henry, Donald J. Trump (Foreword)

Amy Henry, a formidable businesswoman and the last woman standing on NBC's hit reality show The Apprentice , shares her experiences, tips, and in-your-face advice for moving up in today's workplace. Yes, men have written the rules for a long time---in What It Takes , Amy Henry shows young businesswomen how to make those rules work for them.

With a ten-year career in business, Amy has shown she has what it takes---determination, brains, creativity, professionalism, and charm---to thrive in today's business world. What It Takes is an in-depth look at the strategies and tactics Amy uses to make the workplace work for her. With examples from Amy's and other businesswomen's real-life experiences, as well as advice from experts, What It Takes is the most honest guide for women in the workplace available today.

Hip, frank, and controversial, What It Takes is the ultimate guide to the reality of today's business world---and Amy Henry is the new model for young businesswomen.

Genres: Business

224 pages, Hardcover

First published August 30, 2004

Reviews

[Becky Cheung · Rating 2 out of 5]

Okay, I have to admit that I am a fan of The Apprentice by Donald Trump. Now, the national star from The Apprentice shares her experiences, skills, and in-your-face advice for moving up in today's workplace and I pick the book up out of curiosity.

As she comes from the mostly in male-dominated industries, she shares what she has learned how women can succeed by using the strategies men use every day in businesses.

Overall, I think this book have a bit of a cheer-leading effect on me -- all of us need a bit of encouragement from time to time but there is one thing she said I found it true though -- she pointed out about how most women believe that if they just work hard and get great results someone will notice. ( But in reality most of the time, it may not be true - the company will take your work happily and those who ask and network will get the promotion. )

Basically this book is a reminder of the need to speak up and stand up for yourself, to network, to learn not to take things personally, to separate friendship at work and how to work with someone you do not like.

This is ideal for someone who is interested to join the corporate world or relatively new to it.

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

I got a signed copy after I heard her speak at a businesswomen's dinner -- it was interesting, and she has a few good mantra-like phrases to incorporate into your 'business-think'. She has plenty of personal business experiences, all with the appropriate lesson attached, and some were truly instructive. Some plain eye-opening (especially for a man who thinks that women aren't really being held down in business!) While I appreciate her drive and ability to triumph in some situations, I walked away thinking I'm glad I don't have to be so aggressive to find a job I like.

[Lori Grant · Rating 3 out of 5]

An optional-read book on career management and development.

[Rachel B. · Rating 2 out of 5]

I liked how brassy Amy's perspective is. She cuts to the quick and has a fresh voice. That said, it wasn't exceptionally memorable.