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Naked in the Boardroom: A CEO Bares Her Secrets So You Can Transform Your Career
When Robin Wolaner entered into a joint venture with Time Inc. to launch her brainchild, Parenting, she made business history as a successful -- and rich -- woman in a male-dominated magazine industry. Now, for women who are wondering just what it takes to pull off their own triumphs in the fickle business world, Wolaner presents 80 Naked Truths that provide instantly gratifying lessons for ambitious women.
Presented in delicious, bite-sized nuggets, Wolaner's Naked Truths can be put into action regardless of experience, industry, or whether the reader is a one-woman start-up or a big-company employee. With wisdom and attitude, Wolaner
For anyone who sees success on the horizon, Naked in the Boardroom will get her there on her own terms.
Presented in delicious, bite-sized nuggets, Wolaner's Naked Truths can be put into action regardless of experience, industry, or whether the reader is a one-woman start-up or a big-company employee. With wisdom and attitude, Wolaner
For anyone who sees success on the horizon, Naked in the Boardroom will get her there on her own terms.
224 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 2005
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August 24, 2007
the author used to work at porno mag, now runs her own magazine project... contains real life anecdotes and frank, helpful, no-nonsense tips on how to improve your own career. Really interesting - both her bio information and the application of the principles she is trying to teach.
April 23, 2007
Talks more about her failures than her successes, which is a refreshing change in these types of books. . .
December 29, 2018
I have read a # of books that have spoken to ladies as it pertains to elevation and preparing for next level; but nothing as poignant and candid as “Naked in the Boardroom.” I loved everything about this book: the thought which came on the heels of the author wanting to pen something for her daughter, to the outline of many of the naked truths to mishaps undertaken and trusting oneself.
The setup, backdrop (whether it was the onset of various wonderful movements to ones own awakening)....it all served to give notice that there area a multitude of things that every lady must take stock in: what we do or don’t do, how we enter or exit, whether we rise or fall, if we trust or don’t trust our gut....we come to the table with what we possess, we succeed with who we are, we risk when it’s worth it, we capitalize when we are prepared and it all happens we we accept the fact that business is personal.
I relished in the naked truths. I salivated when the author pointed out the ethics in decision making that cannot be ignored. The author owned her decisions...mistakes and all. I have been an Executive Director, and like the author, I could relate to the fact that elevation means many lonely nights...you must accept and understand that it comes with the territory. You must know your core values as well as the company’s; they can coexist but only if your voice is loud and clear (a lesson I am still learning and owning).
There was a paramount truth when she spoke of the fact that there are no secrets in business. Someone at the helm knows things and always shares. There are no small decisions to be made. All decisions are big decisions because they affect lives and will be your foundation of further decisions to come. Never approach decisions from the short perspective; if you do that you miss out on long-term rewards.
What a treat. Reading further about recovering from mistakes was the icing on the cake. Mistakes don’t define you....it’s what you do afterwards. As I reflect there is one area where I truly needed a mentor and that was in negotiating pay. Equity, parity or whatever we want to call it is an issue. Talking too much can be a stumbling block. Staying too long at one place can cripple you. Being too cocky, not looking out for the team and a plethora of other things can contribute to your demise.....but knowing that you are built for this will ready you for the road. 🙌🏽🙌🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👏🏽👏🏽
The setup, backdrop (whether it was the onset of various wonderful movements to ones own awakening)....it all served to give notice that there area a multitude of things that every lady must take stock in: what we do or don’t do, how we enter or exit, whether we rise or fall, if we trust or don’t trust our gut....we come to the table with what we possess, we succeed with who we are, we risk when it’s worth it, we capitalize when we are prepared and it all happens we we accept the fact that business is personal.
I relished in the naked truths. I salivated when the author pointed out the ethics in decision making that cannot be ignored. The author owned her decisions...mistakes and all. I have been an Executive Director, and like the author, I could relate to the fact that elevation means many lonely nights...you must accept and understand that it comes with the territory. You must know your core values as well as the company’s; they can coexist but only if your voice is loud and clear (a lesson I am still learning and owning).
There was a paramount truth when she spoke of the fact that there are no secrets in business. Someone at the helm knows things and always shares. There are no small decisions to be made. All decisions are big decisions because they affect lives and will be your foundation of further decisions to come. Never approach decisions from the short perspective; if you do that you miss out on long-term rewards.
What a treat. Reading further about recovering from mistakes was the icing on the cake. Mistakes don’t define you....it’s what you do afterwards. As I reflect there is one area where I truly needed a mentor and that was in negotiating pay. Equity, parity or whatever we want to call it is an issue. Talking too much can be a stumbling block. Staying too long at one place can cripple you. Being too cocky, not looking out for the team and a plethora of other things can contribute to your demise.....but knowing that you are built for this will ready you for the road. 🙌🏽🙌🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👏🏽👏🏽
April 17, 2007
The author began her career as a copywriter and went on to found the Parenting magazine. Through her tips "Naked Truths" she takes you through simple tips to more complex ones.
One of my favourite is: Before worrying overly about your job’s lack of challenge and certainly before complaining about it, concentrate on delivering.
Most self help books are boring, this one isnt. Perhaps I liked it because it is also based on life in a media house!! But it will help you irrespective of where you work.
One of my favourite is: Before worrying overly about your job’s lack of challenge and certainly before complaining about it, concentrate on delivering.
Most self help books are boring, this one isnt. Perhaps I liked it because it is also based on life in a media house!! But it will help you irrespective of where you work.
July 25, 2011
I took several things away from this light business read, but the biggest two were:
If you are totally prepared and not a little scared to take on the next opporutnity, you are not reaching far enough.
Only 7% of women negotaite salary compared to 57% of men.
The book is very easy to read - I finished it in 3 hours over two nights.
If you are totally prepared and not a little scared to take on the next opporutnity, you are not reaching far enough.
Only 7% of women negotaite salary compared to 57% of men.
The book is very easy to read - I finished it in 3 hours over two nights.
March 30, 2013
A should-read book on leadership and management for women in business.
February 26, 2023
I’ve had this book for quite a while but reading it now was good timing for me. I knew most of the lessons and this made me feel very good about my career so far but some of the naked truths were also good reminders. I appreciated the stories and looked up some of the people mentioned in the book. The short sections made it an easy read - easy to read for short periods and put down when I needed to do something else.
May 18, 2008
A lot of insight to what I can accomplish if I put my mind to it.
July 18, 2013
She had great tips and insight
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