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The Art of War for Women: Sun Tzu's Ancient Strategies and Wisdom for Winning at Work
Forget everything you think you know about strength, strategy and success. This brilliant adaptation of the ancient masterpiece The Art of War shows women how to use Sun Tzu’s philosophy to win in every aspect of life.
Would you like to transform your weaknesses into strengths? Succeed at work without compromising your ethics? Integrate your style and personal philosophy in...more
Would you like to transform your weaknesses into strengths? Succeed at work without compromising your ethics? Integrate your style and personal philosophy in...more
Hardcover, 224 pages
Published
April 10th 2007
by Crown Business
(first published September 1st 2002)
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Having read Thick Face Black Heart I expected this book to be equally as insightful. I was disappointed.
I am sure there are women who would find it useful but the target audience was not me. Having read Sun Tzu's Art of War and parried with many a cunning, artful or skillful man in my own journey - and both lost and won - I found the perspective from which Chin-Ning Chu wrote a little too much 'the victim' for my liking. Still, this is a personal perspective and in saying that, I found the odd g...more
I am sure there are women who would find it useful but the target audience was not me. Having read Sun Tzu's Art of War and parried with many a cunning, artful or skillful man in my own journey - and both lost and won - I found the perspective from which Chin-Ning Chu wrote a little too much 'the victim' for my liking. Still, this is a personal perspective and in saying that, I found the odd g...more
the art of war was recommended to me, so I saw this one at the store and thought ?why not? it has been helpful but I only read bits and parts then set it down and continue pondering what it is telling me.
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I was having some trouble leading projects at work when a friend who is successful at navigating the corporate world suggested that I read The Art of War. This classic Chinese book by Sun Tzu is a must-read at business school apparently. It's also a cryptic text that, outside of a class, might be difficult to interpret.
So when I happened upon the Art of War for Women while browsing the library catalogy, I thought, "Sweet, the cliff notes version."
I should some day go back and read the real Art o...more
So when I happened upon the Art of War for Women while browsing the library catalogy, I thought, "Sweet, the cliff notes version."
I should some day go back and read the real Art o...more
I really did not enjoy this book. First, it was braggy. And not in an "I am accomplished so you should respect my thoughts on this subject" way, but straight up just braggy. Second, I thought the author talked down to woman and made comparisons between men and woman that were completely outdated and inapporopriate. Third, I don't think the author did a very good good job using Sun Tzu's Art of War and translating it to a context that would work for woman. This book just did not work. There are s...more
listening to this via audio on my daily commute... it has become so useful in my day to day interactions thus far looking forward to learning more about myself as I continue to listen...
Finished today... I learned that the true art in winning any battle in life or work is having the strength to know how to identify your strengths and weaknesses and what resources to use to enhance and/or compensate them...
Finished today... I learned that the true art in winning any battle in life or work is having the strength to know how to identify your strengths and weaknesses and what resources to use to enhance and/or compensate them...
Wow! I want to become a female warrior in this modern society; that's why I read this book. It's not easy to apply but it is definitely worth it. There are some problems I have in my own work and this book really unveils the solution. ;) Highly recommended.. :P
Apr 06, 2012
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If you work in a business environment such as sales, management, or are a CEO this book is perfect for you. It takes a bit of work to translate for your individual and particular situation if you are not in a business position. It's great for trying to find balance and a sense of peace in yourself in order to succeed. Sun Tzu also emphasizes and teaches you to know yourself, know your enemy, and know your environment.
First pass thoughts: I think it would reward multiple reads more than one speedy read of a library book. It's got Tao and stuff in it.
At the surface level it's very businesswoman (so I tentatively recommend it to businesswomen.) What I need is the Art of War for Frugal Housewives or maybe Yardsale Shoppers. I will write it as soon as I figure out who the enemy is.
At the surface level it's very businesswoman (so I tentatively recommend it to businesswomen.) What I need is the Art of War for Frugal Housewives or maybe Yardsale Shoppers. I will write it as soon as I figure out who the enemy is.
As a woman in business I found this book absolutely the bible for business-minded women! I attribute my success to reads such as this one! It's about taking charge of your career! Great!!!!!!!
This is a compelling book about ancient eastern strategies for winning at "war" (work). I want to read it again or one of her other books.
Apr 06, 2012
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Ohhhh... now I get it. I'm feeling this one. Well-written, easy to read, more intuitive to understand than the content from which it's interpolated. (Smh) Master Sun.
This book was relevant and practical. The real world examples were helpful to further understand the core principles.
For a woman In the business world, this is a must - read ...
May 11, 2009
Monali
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Need to continue when I get back from summer.
Very interesting reading!
Must read for everyone.
Really good.
This is a great book for women who work in business and have a corporate or 9-5 type of job.
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Mar 20, 2010
K.D.
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Outstanding!
My favorite part of this book is the chapter on coping with office jealousy, hilarious!
Very complex. Found the information useful while reading each example but think it would be hard to apply in real life as there are so many scenarios to remember for each approach. Also felt that while she was attempting to break stereotyping of women, she often upheld stereotypes of men.
I really couldn't get behind this one. I feel like the translations were a bit odd and the way she seems to talk down to women is also really odd.. I just wasn't a fan.
This was a good read, but left me wanting more. I think this was a natural outcome of trying to boil down a very complex work into a thin and easy to read volume.
The strongest points were:
Her list of 8 ways to repackage womanhood. (However, this might make some feminists' heads spin.)
Strategies for overcoming office jealousy
Discontentment as the root of creativity
Selling yourself first, then your ideas
The strongest points were:
Her list of 8 ways to repackage womanhood. (However, this might make some feminists' heads spin.)
Strategies for overcoming office jealousy
Discontentment as the root of creativity
Selling yourself first, then your ideas
Just superb! A very helpful book specifically written/translated for women, though men can definitely benefit from it too. It’s not something that you will read then relegate to your shelf to eat dust. You would want this book on a place where you can easily reach for it, then read snippets again. Highly recommended!
This is my 3rd time through this book. I've found using these strategies now come naturally for me; not only at work but in everyday life. This book has helped me gain the knowledge needed to place myself a step or two in ahead of those I most need to believe in me.
I'm no longer wearing my "glass slippers" to work . . . This book is a must read for all women who were brought up to be "nice." I'm learning that we can be nice and powerful at the same time, even when working with people who don't place much value on niceness.
Oct 15, 2009
mossum
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Recommends it for:
Women who don't know the first thing about surviving at work
Recommended to mossum by:
the library
I will first say that I have not yet read The Art of War. Then I will say that my impression of Chu's The Art of War for Women is that it is a rather cheesy rip-off. If I do read the original Art someday, I hope it is not as cheesy.
Don't let the title fool you. This is an excellent book rooted in ancient Chinese war principles that's actually about "winning without fighting". The beauty of this version is it's adapted for women in busieness.
self-help books... yuck yuck yuck. somebody actually thought i would like to read this, and bought me this book for christmas. to make it all worse, i tried to read it... the biggest mistake i've ever made.
se por um lado achei este livro meio machista demais pro meu gosto, por outro lado ele é mais fácil de ler do que 'a arte da guerra' original.
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