“Making it is a climb, no question, but where you get off is your choice.” The approach to the top should be the same but the stopping-point is different for everyone. I believe this is a good point because everyone has their own career goals and how far they want to go up in the business world. Everybody’s own definition of “making it” is different. In this last chapter the author gave 11 things that can help make good things happen in your career and in business:
1) Do not be afraid to take risks.
2) “If necessary, fire your boss and hook your star to a talented and dynamic leader.”
This person will take you upward with them and protect you. Trust is valued in all employees, if you have the rising stars trust, maintain it. Someday that boss will help you land on your feet comfortably somewhere.
3) Find something that you are passionate about so it does not always feel like work.
4) Especially as women, you have to work harder and smarter than everyone else to succeed and to be respected. That is earning it the old fashioned way. You can use politics to get ahead, but the safest way to get noticed is to do outstanding work.
5) “Timing is everything… makes it work for you.” Sometimes you can control the timing of thing but often not. You need to prepare yourself to be in the right place at the right time to seize the great moments of opportunity when they arise.
6) Work for a winning company. A good employment history opens doors.
7)”Follow the money positions.”
8) Being in the right place at the right time is part luck and part making your own luck. Position yourself for opportunity. Hard work, knowing yourself, skill and seizing opportunities at the right time are all part of making your own luck.
9) Live a balance life. You cannot have it all or do it all. Taking care of your mental and physical health is the most important. Learn to manage your expectations and live a good life.
10) Remember image. Cultivate your professional image. Good communication skills are very important. Also how your dress, how you are groomed and how you present yourself are key.
11) Results rule in the business world, so the key to my success was beating all the success metrics each year- sales, revenue, placements and image. Beat the projections year after year.
I have learned a lot in read this book. I would recommend it to women wanting to learn more about the business world. She gives great advice. If you want to get a hold of this book you can go to Barrens in Noble.