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Mogul, Mom, & Maid: The Balancing Act of the Modern Woman
<!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> The state of working women has been declared, debunked and debated since the days of Rosie the Riveter. The headlines, and the statistics behind them, however, don’t tell the whole story. The truth is, many women today are breadwinners; and these breadwinners are struggling. They are caught in a perfect storm of male-dominated culture at work, traditional social norms at home, and outdated schedules in the schools. Mogul, Mom, & Maid takes an honest look at how women are balancing home life and career. The pressures of child rearing, coupled with an unfulfilling corporate culture, are too great to be ignored. Author Liz O’Donnell goes beyond statistics and tells the stories of women all across America who are juggling careers, motherhood, marriage, and households. Mogul, Mom, & Maid looks at the choices women are making, the options they have, and the impact these decisions have on themselves, their families, and the businesses that employ them. <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {"Table Normal"; ""; 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; %; "Calibri","sans-serif"; "Times New Roman"; } <![endif]-->
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192 pages, Hardcover
First published November 5, 2013
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Liz O'Donnell
1 book11 followersLiz O’Donnell is the founder of Hello Ladies, an award-winning blog delivering news and information to smart, busy women and named one of the top 100 websites for women by Forbes as well as a BlogHer Voice of the Year, three years in a row. Liz’s work has appeared in The Boston Globe Magazine, The Huffington Post, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, The Tampa Tribune, Gatehouse Media and on The Good Men Project. She is a regular contributor to MomsRising, PTO Today, and The Glass Hammer. Liz graduated from Emerson College with a bachelor of fine arts in writing. When she’s not writing, Liz works as a public relations executive. She lives with her husband and two children near Boston and serves as a Town Meeting Member and community volunteer.
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August 12, 2016
While perhaps intimidating by its cover, Mogul, Mom, & Maid: The Balancing Act of the Modern Woman is written in a style that is instantly accessible and easily relatable.
In what reads like an updated breakdown of tired statistics , Liz O'Donnell drops the animosity previously geared towards the opposite sex when divvy-ing up family responsibilities and brings us accurately up-to-date on who's doing what, and what she finds may surprise you.
No longer are we living in an era where women are expected to maintain her position as sole homemaker in addition to her role as worker outside the home, but in a refreshing time when more and more, men are stepping up to the plate in sharing responsibilities.
That being said, women still exist in a place of unbalance within the home and workplace. The norm remains in which the role of men in the workplace as more valuable has left men's female partners making the sacrifices that support their husband in his career, but at the cost of her own. This is particularly true when the couple in question has children together. Using thorough research backed by statistical data and anecdotal examples taken from the lives of professional women with families, O'Donnell creates a clear field of vision from which to gain insight and understanding of the current role of women in the workplace while simultaneously balancing their responsibilities as mothers.
Office Double Standards
A businessman is aggressive, a businesswoman is pushy.
He’s careful about details, she’s picky.
He follows through, she doesn’t know when to quit.
He’s firm, she’s stubborn.
He makes judgments, she reveals her prejudices.
He’s a man of the world, she’s “been around.”
He exercises authority, she’s bossy.
He’s discreet, she’s secretive.
He says what he thinks, she’s opinionated.
A physical copy of this book was provided by the publisher or author for purposes of review.
In what reads like an updated breakdown of tired statistics , Liz O'Donnell drops the animosity previously geared towards the opposite sex when divvy-ing up family responsibilities and brings us accurately up-to-date on who's doing what, and what she finds may surprise you.
No longer are we living in an era where women are expected to maintain her position as sole homemaker in addition to her role as worker outside the home, but in a refreshing time when more and more, men are stepping up to the plate in sharing responsibilities.
That being said, women still exist in a place of unbalance within the home and workplace. The norm remains in which the role of men in the workplace as more valuable has left men's female partners making the sacrifices that support their husband in his career, but at the cost of her own. This is particularly true when the couple in question has children together. Using thorough research backed by statistical data and anecdotal examples taken from the lives of professional women with families, O'Donnell creates a clear field of vision from which to gain insight and understanding of the current role of women in the workplace while simultaneously balancing their responsibilities as mothers.
Office Double Standards
A businessman is aggressive, a businesswoman is pushy.
He’s careful about details, she’s picky.
He follows through, she doesn’t know when to quit.
He’s firm, she’s stubborn.
He makes judgments, she reveals her prejudices.
He’s a man of the world, she’s “been around.”
He exercises authority, she’s bossy.
He’s discreet, she’s secretive.
He says what he thinks, she’s opinionated.
A physical copy of this book was provided by the publisher or author for purposes of review.
February 3, 2014
I am a working mom running my own business and have experienced so many of the same things shared in this book. I especially like Liz's sense of humor and relatability to some of the common challenges we all face. I also like that she is willing to say the things we have all struggled with but haven't talked enough about, like: schools that follow last minute, ridiculous communication practices, the front we run for our stay-at-home husbands ("he's a consultant") to preserve their egos, and the fact that men don't take advantage of family leave time which directly puts women who do at a disadvantage.
I also really appreciated the humorous but very real "six things to never say to a working mom". Priceless.
This book is going on my holiday list for every woman who "parents enough hours to get full benefits".
I also really appreciated the humorous but very real "six things to never say to a working mom". Priceless.
This book is going on my holiday list for every woman who "parents enough hours to get full benefits".
June 27, 2017
I was pleasantly surprised by how useful this information was. I wish every boss and CEO would read it! There were some really amazing observations from women in all stages of "having it all". I found this book to be informative through other people's hard-earned life lessons. Also, it was great for providing perspective and it was a great confidence builder about finding my own path.
October 5, 2017
Great book that every mom should read. The book is a real eye opener into what's going on at work and home. Lots of examples of women managing their life presented in a non-judgemental way.
January 28, 2014
Not too long, with good summary take-always at the end of each chapter geared toward different audiences. Would have liked to have seen more sources cited for the statistics that were used, and interviews of women who either left the workforce or returned after a stint at home. It also felt incomplete without addressing the issue of how women can support each other better regardless if they choose to either have kids, solely focus on a profession, or try to balance both.
January 13, 2014
A good exploration of where working mothers are today on the homefront and at work. A little repetitive and the bullet points at the end of each chapter were kind of silly. I would definitely recommend this to young women as they start their careers and consider marriage, kids, etc. Prob 3.5 stars, rounded up.
April 13, 2014
A little late in my working mom life, my daughter is 23, but still a well written work. The most important take away is it is time to change the conversation. Time to focus on working PARENTS not just Moms.
December 15, 2013
Relevant to working Moms, but very repetitive and business oriented. I was almost willing to finish. I would recommend this book for future working moms,
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