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Book SynopsisReinvent yourself as a woman of influenceâand become the leader you were meant to be
Have you ever felt like your organizationâs best-kept secret? Are you the go-to person for work that downplays your potential? Do you want to hone your leadership skills while still staying true to who you are? If you answered yes to any of these questions, or if your reputation as a standout contributor is not translating into career advancement, Woman of Influence is for you.
With more than two decades of experience working with hundreds of thousands of women and clients including eBay, GM, Microsoft, and more, Be Leaderly CEO Jo Miller has the strategies, stories, and research to help women shift their focus from doing to leading. In Woman of Influence, she provides a practical, hands-on roadmap that walks you through 9 specific steps to build your brand, establish your legacy, and thrive. Each step is reinforced with self-assessments, inspiring exe
Table of Contents
Introduction:
Reinvent Yourself as a Woman of Influence
PART I
Advancing Authentically
1 Put on Your Big Girl Pants
Lead from Where You Are
2 You Do You
Own Your Leadership Strengths
3 What’s Your Superpower?
Claim Your Leadership Niche
PART I I
Building an Influential Brand
4 Boss Up Your Brand
Up-Level How You’re Perceived
5 Get Your Shift Together
Shift Your Mindset from Doing to Leading
6 Go Big or Go Home
Create Career-Defining Moments
7 Amplify Your Accomplishments
Don’t Be the Best-Kept Secret
PART I I I
Mobilizing Your Support Squad
8 Rally Your Crew
The Four People You Need in Your Corner
9 Attract Influential Advocates
Enlist Support to Kick Down Doors
Conclusion
Leave a Lasting Leadership Legacy
Appendix
Reviewing the 12 Common Missteps
(and How to Avoid Them)
Acknowledgments
Notes
Index
