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Mistakes I Made at Work: 25 Influential Women Reflect on What They Got Out of Getting It Wrong
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A revolutionary idea --- talk about mistakes and what you learned from them! And then ask well-known women to contribute! Great premise executed well. I enjoyed reading about the various experiences, backgrounds and professions and could see the commonality of professional women navigating organizational and relational challenges. The chapters that I found most helpful 25 years into my career are the ones about giving oneself time to really understand what will make one happy at work and life -- and that this can be a trial and error process.
I give this 3.5 stars because I found it to read exactly like a collection of short essays without much narrative thread or overarching theme besides "tell your story," leaving it feeling a little choppy. Nevertheless, a great set of essays, especially for younger women who are starting their careers. Some very good advice and storytelling in a time that this doesn't happen collectively.
Please note that this review is provided as part of the LibraryThing early reviewer program and reflects my honest opinion of the publication.
I give this 3.5 stars because I found it to read exactly like a collection of short essays without much narrative thread or overarching theme besides "tell your story," leaving it feeling a little choppy. Nevertheless, a great set of essays, especially for younger women who are starting their careers. Some very good advice and storytelling in a time that this doesn't happen collectively.
Please note that this review is provided as part of the LibraryThing early reviewer program and reflects my honest opinion of the publication.
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Jun 16, 2014 05:29AM
Oh my...They should surely have asked ME to contribute. I (sadly) believe I could have written a whole book on this topic! ;-) I don't think I want to read it myself (retired now, so the workplace is safe from me!), but perhaps it's a good gift to give to a young person? Male or female or either?
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