S.K.I.R.T.S. in the Boardroom: A Woman's Survival Guide to Success in Business & Life
Wiley, December 2008
In many ways, the business world is still a man's world. Though women today have more income, more education, more opportunity, and more entrepreneurial drive than ever before, the glass ceiling still exists. But that's no reason to stop competing. In fact, it should serve as motivation to level the playing field. It's time to become C-E-O of Y-O-U.
S.K.I.R.T.S. in the Boardroom is a practical, motivational, and inspirational guide that arms a new
generation of sassy yet sensible women with the strategies needed to
combine confidence and compassion, style and substance, and beauty
and brains for unlimited professional success.
S.K.I.R.T.S.
stands for Sisterhood, Knowledge, Integrity, Respect, Tenacity, and
Substance. These are the often-overlooked qualities that
extraordinary women require to maximize their potential in business
and in life. S.K.I.R.T.S. in the Boardroom shows you how to
develop these qualities and unbeatable business savvy using personal
stories, exercises, and real-life examples from author, entertainment
attorney, and entrepreneur Marshawn Evans.
Evans provides the
practical, real-world advice you need to take your career to the next
level. And, she does so without forcing you into a masculine
corporate mold. Filled with whimsical chapters and interactive career
development assessments, S.K.I.R.T.S. in the Boardroom
provides business-boosting insight on such topics as developing a
purpose-driven career, personal branding, strategic information
sharing, gender differences in communication, leadership styles,
networking, understanding your emotional intelligence, and much
more!
Simply wanting success isn't enough. After all, WANT
just means "Waiting, And Nothing Transpires." This smart
and savvy guide reveals how your attitude sets the tone for your
relationships and how those relationships determine your ability to
influence those around you -- a prime ingredient for turning your
dreams into reality. Packed with real-world professional guidance and
entrepreneurial insight, this is the ultimate guide to being the boss
in a man's world.
hardcover | ISBN: 9780470383339 | Publication Date: December 2008
Reviews:
"Marshawn has developed
a solid formula to inspire and empower today's working women. This
book gives women of all backgrounds the tools to not only succeed,
but also to become leaders in their workspace."
--Michelle
Lemmons, founder and Chairman, International Speakers Bureau
"A must-have survival guide for women in any male-dominated
industry who are trying to break the glass ceiling. I've worked in
the finance and sports industries for many years and only wish I had
access to this book when I began my career. Now that I do, I'm never
putting it down!"
--Rama Mandadi, Senior Manager, Managing
Properties, National Basketball Association
"Marshawn Evans knows how to dream big dreams and persevere in
the face of an uphill battle. She knows how to learn the lessons
offered by disappointing setbacks, naysayers, and obstacles that seem
as permanent as a brick wall. In this book, she pours out what she
has learned in a way that is approachable and friendly."
--Valorie
Burton, life coach and author of Why Not You?
"S.K.I.R.T.S. In the Boardroom is powerful,
straightforward, and a must-read for all women. It addresses the core
of what most women want, and it shows them how to realize their
dreams without fear or compromise. Through Marshawn's own experience
and intellect, she shares how being mentally tough, spiritually
centered, and properly prepared is a powerful combination in any
boardroom! This book will make a difference!"
--Gwen Wilson,
Director of Women's Business Initiatives and Supplier Diversity,
Verizon Wireless
"Marshawn just may well be the next Oprah! Her natural business
sense and ideas address winning solutions for today's marketplace.
Her ability to design, develop, and deliver critical business
solutions puts her in a unique class of entrepreneurs. Definitely a
woman to watch!"
--Kenton Clarke, President and CEO,
DiversityBusiness.com
