HBR Guide for Women at Work

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As a woman, you may not be reaching the levels of leadership you desire. Despite the many efforts by organizations and managers alike, unconscious bias and assumptions are still working against you. How can you plan a career as an aspiring leader if you can't get promoted? The HBR Guide for Women at Work will help you identify and overcome the factors that are preventing you from achieving your goals. It provides practical tips and advice so you can face gendered stereotypes head on, make yourself visible for opportunities, and demonstrate your leadership potential.You'll learn to:Adjust your language so you're heard in meetingsUse office politics to your advantageNegotiate a job offer, raise, or promotionAlign yourself with mentors and sponsors to support your growthShow passion without being perceived as emotionalCreate your unique vision as a leaderArm yourself with the advice you need to succeed on the job, with the most trusted brand in business. Packed with how-to essentials from leading experts, the HBR Guides provide smart answers to your most pressing work challenges.

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Make your career what you want it to be.

Women regularly face unfair challenges in the workplace--from being passed over for promotion to being ignored in conversation. Unconscious bias and negative assumptions are working against them. As a woman, how can you break through these barriers and get what you want from your career?

The HBR Guide for Women at Work will help you identify and overcome the factors that are holding you back. It provides practical tips and advice so you can face gender stereotypes head-on, make yourself visible when opportunities arise, and demonstrate your leadership skills.

You'll learn to:

• Speak up in meetings in a way that ensures your ideas will be heard
• Wield influence by building the right relationships
• Advocate for yourself--and for what you want
• Align yourself with mentors and sponsors to support your growth
• Show passion without being perceived as "too emotional"
• Create your unique vision as a leader