How Women Rise

How Women Rise identifies specific behaviors that can hold women back from advancing in their careers and provides strategies to overcome these professional obstacles. The book draws on decades of leadership coaching experience with both male and female executives. The authors present twelve habits that are common among women in the workplace, from reluctance to claim achievements to putting work before relationships. Each habit is explored through real examples and case studies from the authors' consulting work. The text includes practical exercises, reflection questions, and actionable steps for recognizing and modifying career-limiting behaviors. Women at various career stages share their experiences implementing these changes. At its core, this book challenges assumptions about traditional business advice and examines how gender differences influence career advancement strategies. The work contributes to discussions about workplace equity while maintaining focus on individual agency and growth.

Readers describe the book as a practical guide that identifies specific behaviors holding women back in their careers. Many highlighted the concrete examples and actionable solutions. What readers liked: - Clear breakdown of 12 habits with real-world examples - Focus on women's unique workplace challenges - Straightforward writing style and memorable anecdotes - Useful for both individual growth and mentoring others What readers disliked: - Content feels repetitive after first few chapters - Examples skew toward senior corporate roles - Some found advice too basic or obvious - A few noted it reinforces gender stereotypes One reader said: "Finally, career advice that addresses the actual situations women face, not just generic leadership tips." Another noted: "Good insights but could have been a long article rather than full book." Ratings: Goodreads: 3.9/5 (8,700+ ratings) Amazon: 4.6/5 (1,900+ ratings) BookBrowse: 4/5

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🌟 Sally Helgesen has been researching and writing about women's leadership for over 30 years and was one of the first experts to focus specifically on women's unique strengths in the workplace. 📚 The book identifies 12 specific habits that commonly hold women back in their careers, adapted from Marshall Goldsmith's earlier work which primarily focused on male executives. 💼 Co-author Marshall Goldsmith's previous book "What Got You Here Won't Get You There" sold over 2 million copies but largely reflected male leadership experiences. 🔍 The authors discovered that women are more likely than men to get stuck in "perfection traps" and tend to assume that working harder will get noticed, while men are more likely to actively promote their achievements. 🤝 Many of the strategies in the book were developed through the authors' combined experience coaching over 40,000 leaders in Fortune 500 companies and global organizations.