If you've ever longed for a heartfelt mentor, this book is for you.
Skies have never been brighter for women leaders. As the balance of power shifts to employees who demand the kind of work experience we excel at creating, glass ceilings are shattering everywhere. But women who long to rise have questions: What really goes on in the C-suite? What skills do women on top hone and deploy? What blocks their ascent? And what sacrifices do they make to get there-especially when they also have a family?
Deb Boelkes wrote Strong Suit: Leadership Success Secrets From Women on Top to answer these questions. This book-the last in a four-part series-is meant to fill the mentoring gap that holds so many women leaders back. The author's own story, combined with the reflections of seven high-level women from various industries, yields a wealth of insights. You'll learn how to:
Brimming with tips, tactics, and introspections-and featuring a special section on career and motherhood--this book will resonate with women at every stage. It's perfect for students charting an educational path, women at mid-career exploring their next move, and seasoned leaders who are still on the journey of pursing their callings and crafting a life lived without regrets.
Strong Suit is the single best guidance I've read on preparing women leaders to assume senior positions. Her voice is that of an insightful, strategic, and intuitive mentor, invested in your success. Sweep all the other business books off your shelf. This is the only one you need. And it is truly the one you've been looking for all along.
-Maj. General Mari K. Eder, U.S. Army, RetiredDeb is spot-on here on so many topics as I found myself nodding in agreement continuously throughout the read. Chapter 4: To Thine Own Self Be True and Chapter 8: No Need to Be Lonely really hit home for me, as your personal brand speaks to your authenticity and is central to not only your beliefs and who you are at your core, but also to your future success.
-Laura DiBella, Deputy Secretary of Commerce, Enterprise Florida
Deb Boelkes' book is a must-read for women eager to learn, to improve, and to apply important lessons in life. She addresses many areas critical to a leader's success, including the value of authentic personal brand, leveraging your strengths, and having a trusted mentor. Deb's wisdom and insights will aid in your professional development, help you build your confidence, and guide you through challenges as you advance in your career.
-Dr. Sherry Hartnett, Professor and Founding Director of the Executive Mentor Program, University of West Florida
Strong Suit is an inspirational must-read to catapult your career. Adopting the techniques that apply in the office as well as at home will be multi-beneficial and drive success. I found the thought-provoking introspections at the end of each chapter especially helpful and applicable to many aspects of leadership, from strategic planning to crafting simple emails-like adjusting tone to gain acceptance when delegating tasks.
-Maria Zack, Chief Executive Officer, Quantum Solutions Software, Inc., and Chair of the Board of Directors, Nations in Action
What a refreshing encouragement from pioneers who have gone before us! Too many times, women leaders conform to being and acting a certain way instead of being authentic-our personal brand is beyond important. I'm a mom of two young girls myself. In Strong Suit, Deb Boelkes uncovers the work-life balance myth because we truly have just one life.
-Lindsay Hoyt, Founder and Board Chair, Cornerstone Classical Academy
Strong Suit is a collection of universal business truths, not only for aspiring women on their way up, but also for women who have reached the pinnacle and understand that they can always improve their game. Had I had this information at my fingertips decades ago, my own struggle would have been far less confusing and stressful. Deb clearly demonstrates that it is never too early to plan for success and never too late to consolidate success.
-Colonel Diana Craun, U.S. Army, Retired, and Director of Human Resources, WestRock
No question is left unasked, and every answer is heartfelt, actionable, and startling in the sincerity of experience. This powerful book took me into a deep introspection and made me reflect on my life and career. I learned some new questions to ask myself as I enter the next chapter of my career.
-Laura Steward, Strategist, International Best-Selling Author, and Podcaster
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