Forget everything you "think" you know about strength, strategy and success. This brilliant adaptation of the ancient masterpiece "The Art of War" ...
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May 17, 2011
Narasu
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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 d 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 d More...
Oct 17, 2011
Octavia
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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...
Aug 23, 2009
Drsprite
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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.
Jan 22, 2012
ivoonaa
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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.
Dec 02, 2011
Judith
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My favorite part of this book is the chapter on coping with office jealousy, hilarious!
Nov 07, 2011
Bev
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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
Aug 04, 2011
Nenette
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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!
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Aug 25, 2008
Sandy
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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.
Sep 05, 2008
Claudia
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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.
Jul 24, 2010
mossum
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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.
Sep 20, 2007
Laura
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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.
May 08, 2011
adri
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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.
Jul 24, 2010
Jo
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I listened to the book on CD. It was so packed with good information I had to do one CD and take a day to think about it. This is a gem.
Dec 15, 2007
Sandi
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Although it is written to an audience of professional women, the art of war for women is a readable interpretation of the Art of War.
Dec 12, 2008
Gina
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Interesting concept on the art of personal power from a woman's prespective.
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