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Book Synopsis‘And then I saw it. And once I had seen it, I saw it everywhere.
Why are men still winning at work?
If women have equal leadership ability, why are they so under-represented at the top in business and society?
Why are we still living in a man’s world? And why do we accept it?
In this provocative book, Gill Whitty-Collins looks beyond the facts and figures on gender bias and uncovers the invisible discrimination that continues to sabotage us in the workplace and limits our shared success. Addressing both men and women and pulling no punches, she sets out the psychology of gender diversity from the perspective of real personal experience and shares her powerful insights on how to tackle gender equality.
Trade Review‘A must read for everyone working for a big corporation, this is a powerful & insightful book on the need for true gender equality in the workplace. It will help you better understand your potential as an employee and manager.
I only wish I had read it when I was younger, it’s going to be mandatory reading for my daughters & son before they start their careers.’
Lorraine Candy, author of Mum, What’s Wrong with You?’: 101 Things Only Mothers of Teenage Girls Know
'A fantastically astute and compelling exploration of equality that everyone who works needs to read – both men and women.’
Viv Groskop author of How to Own the Room
‘This book has changed my world view on gender equality in a way others have not. I now have a level of awareness and understanding that was simply not there before.’
Jo Scaife CEO of Clearblue®
'This book tells the inconvenient truth about the gender inequality issue, providing some real deep insights into what truly gets in the way of driving diversity - even in companies that are trying to do the right thing. It may be uncomfortable reading for some but crucial for driving the needed change to create a long-term advantage.'
Paul Polman Founder & Chair, Imagine & Ex CEO, Unilever
'This sprightly book draws on personal anecdotes and academic research to make a readable and practical case for improving inclusion'
Brooke Masters, Chief Business Commentator, Financial Times
'In the tradition of all the most efficient execs, Whitty-Collins sets out an almighty set of recommendations.'
Sunday Times Magazine
'Gill Whitty-Collins is 2020’s driving force in the fight against gender discrimination.'
Hood Magazine
'A call to action, a real eye-opener and a must-read for everyone.'
Books etc
'A fantastically clear and research-backed approach to understanding why everyone should be feminists.'
Felicia Willow, CEO, The Fawcett Society
'Packed full of great insights and helpful action-oriented advice.'
Jane Cunningham, Co-author of Brandsplaining
Table of ContentsForeword by Andy Burnham 11
Preface 15
How this book works 21
1 Yes, it is an issue 25
2 Do you have feminist phobia? 35
3 A few bad men 44
4 Maybe men are just better? 55
5 The invisible power of culture (and other forces) 63
6 The science bit 77
7 The competence vs confidence equation 85
8 Giving good meeting 100
9 The Umbrella Theory 105
10 The women who win at work 121
11 Sisters are (not) doing it for themselves 145
12 The cruel bit 150
13 So why do men win at work? 158
14 And now what the hell are we going to do about it? 166
To Do lists 171
Postscript: Winning at work after Covid 207
A final word 217
Acknowledgements 218
Endnotes 219
Book group discussion points 235
Some useful organisations & web resources 237
