Book
The little black book of success : laws of leadership for Black women
Edition
1st edition.
Performers
Narrated by Shari Peele.
Publication Information
New York : One World/Ballantine Books, 2010.
Physical Description
xxii, 139 pages ; 21 cm
Summary
"The authors, all high-level black executives, seek to "support women who do not always have access to coaches, mentors, or the 'Old Boys' Network," and their professional advice is savvy and sensitive to the challenges women of color face in the workplace. They offer self-affirming advice to rev up a career, complete with "MAMAisms"--What the authors describe as aphorisms and "familiar terms, both practical and spiritual, that we grew up with and can draw upon as we travel the road to leadership success." The authors revisit and refresh familiar tips on staying positive, honing skill sets, having a plan of action and following through, networking, and avoiding common workplace dilemmas. They also provide valuable advice on achieving work/life balance and finding guidance, mentorship, and support. Offering sound advice, practical tools, and warm wisdom, this book will help black professional women get and stay on track and maximize their abilities"--
Contents
- Always consider yourself a VIP
- To attain victory, stay positive
- Racism is no excuse, but it can be a motivator
- Don't be the office mammy
- Use your duality to build strength
- Acknowledge that there is a game and accept that you must play
- What you have to say is just as important as what others have to say, so speak up
- Aretha was right: R-E-S-P-E-C-T
- Listen up! Understanding what's said v. what's meant
- Always have a plan of action and follow through
- Don't let your emotions get the best of you
- Developing good relationships with co-workers has more benefits than you think
- Communicate clearly in person and on paper
- Know your value
- To measure your performance, get feedback
- Perception: it's not only about how you see yourself
- Seek guidance and support
- Surround yourself with the right people: you cannot survive in isolation
- Step outside your comfort zone
- Regardless of your position, learn about your department, your company, and your industry
- Entitlement: nobody owes you anything
- The values you were raised with in church aren't always valued in business
- Not everyone has to be your BFF
- Motivate others by playing up their strengths
- Do not let distractions (or a difficult boss) throw you off course
- Always try to maintain balance
- The N-word: networking
- Change is inevitable, so be prepared
- Bring your brand to the table: blend into the crowd while still being yourself
- You don't need to have all the answers to take advantage of the opportunities
- What you see is what you create
- Use conflict as an opportunity to solve problems
- Don't be defeated by the madness: keep your sanity
- Know how to create and use power
- No one leadership style fits all: know when to mix it up
- Coaches are not just for athletes
- Celebrate your arrival at the C-suite
- Maintain your seat at the table: here's what it takes
- Seeing the writing on the wall
- Reach back and bring others along.