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How to break the rules
Succeed in business (and life) by being yourself
“Girls can’t do math.”
“Women can’t negotiate.”
“Women are too emotional.”
What if women stopped following the unwritten rules of building a career?
Do you always feel like you’re not negotiating your salary well enough? Have you ever gone to the restroom to cry so your colleagues wouldn’t see you? Do you think you have to work full time to advance in your career? These are all examples of unwritten rules in the workplace that How to Break the Rules tackles head-on.
How to Break the Rules is a practical, inspiring guide that dares women (and men!) to challenge the unwritten workplace norms for women; from being “too emotional” to being “risk averse”. Drawing on real-life experiences from top female leaders and backed by scientific research, this book shows why these so-called “rules” are outdated and offers concrete tips for breaking them.
A practical and inspiring book to inspire, motivate and where you’ll discover:
- How authenticity and visibility empower women to climb the career ladder.
- Why a supportive work culture benefits everyone; women, companies, and society as a whole.
- Contributions from leading figures like Janine Vos (Rabobank), Queenie Lo (UXUS), and KLM pilot Helen Hüpscher-Bakker, infused with a healthy dose of self-deprecating humor.
This book debunks the most limiting rules that ambitious women encounter. A must-read for women who are done playing by someone else’s rules.
Written by Ingrid van der Chijs (Head of Strategy & Communications at Rabobank) and Nancy Poleon (founder of BrandedU), How to Break the Rules is an essential read for anyone ready to rethink the traditional path to the top—and create truly inclusive, dynamic workplaces.
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