Seven Secrets of Successful Women: Success Strategies of the Women Who Have Made It- and How You Can Follow Their Lead

by Donna Brooks, Lynn Brooks

Based on profiles of such notable women as Pat Schroeder, Jane Pauley, Toni Morrison, and other lesser-knowns, the authors outline seven essential skills for success and offer readers ideas for incorporating these skills into their daily lives.

Genres: Business

274 pages, Hardcover

First published January 15, 1997

Reviews

[Pat · Rating 4 out of 5]

The author presents seven basic "secrets" for women to get ahead in business: 1)Find a mentor, 2)Develop an effective network, 3) Communicate effectively, 4)Learn how to balance work and home 5)Learn how to take smart risks, 6) Increase your visibility, and 7)Understand the politics of the organization. She introduces the book with 4 P's for every woman that are the bed rock of the book - performance, perseverance, practice and patience.

Overall, the book has good, practical advice for women. I think the book should be updated to include information about social media in the visibility section. It is a good, basic, foundation for further exploration. Take each section and use those to expand your research and reading.

[Maria del Pilar · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is paperback although the title states hardcover.

It has remind me about the manager women's role within certain companies.

Secrets: Mentors, visibility, effective network, effective communication, work and home, smart risks, politics of organizations.

[Sudha Bhat · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wish i had read this book earlier but better late than never. It does get a bit too detailed but i think they are trying to cover every point without leaving any room for assumptions.

[Disha · Rating 3 out of 5]

The secrets are described from women's perspective and not generalized which is what I liked .This book is pretty lengthy but information is really useful for women.

[Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of Mom's books. Good tips.