{"product_id":"break-your-own-rules-hardcover","title":"Break Your Own Rules - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJill Flynn\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Bestseller\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow women can make it to the top by adopting the new rules of leadership\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWomen hold just 11 percent of the most senior-level leadership positions in U.S. Corporations--a number that hasn't changed in over 30 years. How can women break through? \u003ci\u003eBreak Your Own Rules\u003c\/i\u003e distills the six faulty assumptions (or \"rules\") most women follow that get in the way--then delivers the correlating new rules that promise to clear that path. For example, the old rule of \"Focus on Others\" must be replaced by \"Take Center Stage,\" \"Hard Work Will Get You There\" must yield to \"Be Politically Savvy.\" \"Play It Safe\" must give way to \"Play to Win.\" \"Ask Permission\" must be replaced by \"Proceed Until Apprehended.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures the results of over 1,700 interviews with executives in Fortune 1000 companies, as well as the authors' new research and ongoing work with over 5,000 professional women\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShowcases previously-untold stories from high profile women including Ann Moore (CEO, Time Inc.), Susan Ivey (CEO, Reynolds American), Cathy Bessant (Global Executive for Technology and Operations for Bank of America), Lynn Ford (CEO, ING Solutions), and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReveals what it really takes for any woman to succeed at the highest levels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eForeword by Sharon Allen, Chairman of Deloitte\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis hands-on guide is for women who are ready to transform their assumptions and join the senior ranks of American business.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for Break Your Own Rules\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWomen are still underrepresented in the executive ranks. Flynn, Heath, and Holt have identified the six behaviors that keep even the most achievement-oriented women from reaching their highest potential. They've also recommended six new doable practices that can moveyou where you want to go.--Marshall Goldsmith, executive coach and bestselling author, What Got You Here Won't Get You There and Mojo\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeadership experts Flynn, Heath, and Holt have delivered a gem. Break Your Own Rules explains exactly why so few women run organizationstoday, and what every woman can do Monday morning to change that. The book is an eye-opener and a life-changer.--Kathleen Parker, Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and author, Save the Males: Why Men Matter, Why Women Should Care\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreak Your Own Rules is a myth-busting, truth-telling, tradition-defying powerhouse of a book. The six new rules revealed by the authors proclaim a modern Magna Carta for women that could revolutionize our workplaces, our homes, and our communities. But this is not just a book for women. The more female leaders organizations have, the more successful they are. Men must also read this book if they want to create a workplace that welcomes and sustains more and more women in their top managerial ranks. Stop wasting half of the most valuable talent we have in today's organizations. Buy this book and put it to use immediately.--Jim Kouzes, coauthor, The Leadership Challenge, and Dean's Executive Fellow of Leadership, Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSenior leadership has been especially elusive for women. The authors dismiss conventional corporate ladder wisdom, providing a clear and actionable strategy in a corporate lattice world where hierarchies are flatter and the rate of change is exponential. Their book helps women--and men--realize their leadership potential.--Cathleen Benko, bestselling author and vice chairman, Deloitte LLP\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's time for women everywhere to reimagine leadership--and put themselves at the top. The good news is that we know exactly how to make this happen: \u003ci\u003eBreak Your Own Rules\u003c\/i\u003e distills the six faulty assumptions (or \"rules\") most women follow that get in the way of achieving their full potential--then delivers the correlating new rules that promise to clear that path all the way to the executive boardroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOld: \u003c\/b\u003e Focus on Others vs. \u003cb\u003eNew: \u003c\/b\u003e Take Center Stage \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOld: \u003c\/b\u003e Seek Approval vs. \u003cb\u003eNew: \u003c\/b\u003e Proceed Until Apprehended \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOld: \u003c\/b\u003e Be Modest vs. \u003cb\u003eNew: \u003c\/b\u003e Project Personal Power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOld: \u003c\/b\u003e Work Harder vs. \u003cb\u003eNew: \u003c\/b\u003e Be Politically Savvy \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOld: \u003c\/b\u003e Play It Safe vs. \u003cb\u003eNew: \u003c\/b\u003e Play to Win\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOld: \u003c\/b\u003e It's All or Nothing vs. \u003cb\u003eNew: \u003c\/b\u003e It's Both-And\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e Authors Jill Flynn, Kathryn Heath, and Mary Davis Holt have coached and trained over 5,000 women and helped them earn high-powered corporate positions. Based on their latest research, years of coaching successful business women, and over 1,700 interviews with executives in Fortune 500 companies, \u003ci\u003eBreak Your Own Rules\u003c\/i\u003e reveals how women everywhere can start to change the thinking that drives their actions--and start winning in greater numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBreak Your Own Rules\u003c\/i\u003e showcases previously untold stories from such high-profile executives as Ann Moore (recently retired CEO, Time Inc.), Susan Ivey (recently retired CEO, Reynolds American), Cathy Bessant (global technology and operations executive at Bank of America), and Lynne Ford (CEO, ING Individual Retirement).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This hands-on guide is for any woman who is ready to transform her assumptions and join the senior ranks of American business. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJill Flynn, \u003c\/b\u003e M.Ed., is managing partner of Flynn Heath Holt Leadership (FHHL), a consulting firm dedicated to developing women leaders. Previously she was SVP at Wachovia (now Wells Fargo). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKathryn Heath, \u003c\/b\u003e Ph.D., is managing partner of FHHL. Previously she was SVP and director of First University at Wachovia (now Wells Fargo). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMary Davis Holt, \u003c\/b\u003e M.B.A., is managing partner of FHHL. Previously she was SVP and COO of Time Life, Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e FHHL's clients include Deloitte, Avery Dennison, National Geographic, the U.S. State Department, and TIAA-CREF. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e For more on moving your career forward, faster, go to \u003cb\u003ewww.FlynnHeathHolt.com. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.95 x 9.05 x 6.32 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 18, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Axiom Business Book Awards (2012)\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51761096360224,"sku":"9781118062548","price":25.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/02df068bdfde6c50ada4f86926b1417e.webp?v=1780199602","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/break-your-own-rules-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}