by Amy Henry (Author)
In What It Takes , Amy Henry, a formidable business woman and national star from The Apprentice , shares her experiences, skills, and in-your-face advice for moving up in today's workplace. Through-out her impressive ten-year business career, Amy has learned how women can succeed by using the strategies men use every day, and by thinking of femininity as an asset, not a liability. Her advice includes no crying in the boardroom - use the right emotions at work, negotiate for the compensation you deserve, speak assertively - confidence isn't arrogance, dating at work - know the consequences, ask forgiveness, not permission - take a risk . What It Takes is the ultimate guide to the reality of today's business world from the new model for today's young business women.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 228
Edition: Reprint
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Published: 01 Oct 2005
ISBN 10: 0312349009
ISBN 13: 9780312349004
I bought What It Takes last Saturday, read it on Sunday, made my plan on Monday and met with my boss on Tuesday. By Friday, I had negotiated myself a 36% raise and an assistant! Wendy P., a reader from Seattle, W.A.
This woman has her bases covered . . . Amy's got what it takes. Donald Trump
An upbeat, levelheaded guide . . . that will be of particular interest to woman in the early stages of their careers. Globe and Mail
I bought What It Takes last Saturday, read it on Sunday, made my plan on Monday and met with my boss on Tuesday. By Friday, I had negotiated myself a 36% raise and an assistant! Wendy P., a reader from Seattle, W.A.
This woman has her bases covered . . . Amy's got what it takes. Donald Trump
An upbeat, levelheaded guide . . . that will be of particular interest to woman in the early stages of their careers. Globe and Mail
I bought What It Takes last Saturday, read it on Sunday, made my plan on Monday and met with my boss on Tuesday. By Friday, I had negotiated myself a 36% raise and an assistant! --Wendy P., a reader from Seattle, W.A.
This woman has her bases covered . . . Amy's got what it takes. --Donald Trump
An upbeat, levelheaded guide . . . that will be of particular interest to woman in the early stages of their careers. --Globe and Mail
Amy Henry is a born and bred Texan, where she earned both her undergraduate degree and her MBA. She worked for many years at leading technology companies across the U.S., and is currently building a consulting company focusing on women in business.