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Caitlin Friedman and Kimberly Yorio see it all the time: women derailing their careers because they believe that if they just sit quietly, work hard, and please their co-workers, someone upstairs will recognize their talents and dedication, and deliver big rewards. Here, they show women how to leave this fantasy behind and go after their career goals without shame or hesitation. From negotiating a raise or promotion to starting a new profession, Friedman...
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Provides a practical look at the impact and role of women in organizations. The volume explores the various initiatives that leading-edge organizations have implemented to support the career advancement of managerial and professional women, and analyzes which measures worked, and which did not. The current direction in business that underpin changes in policies adopted for women managers are highlighted and linked to in this discussion. The contributions...
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"After the birth of her second child, marketing and advertising executive Lisen Stromberg did something she never imagined she would do: she opted out and chose to stay home with her children. But her career didn't end there. Stromberg paused, then pivoted to become an award-winning journalist writing about women, work, and life in Silicon Valley. Along the way, she met many highly successful women who told her they never "opted out" but had, in fact,...
9) All in: how women entrepreneurs can think bigger, build sustainable businesses, and change the world
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Stephanie Breedlove took a leap of faith, left the corporate world, and answered the call of entrepreneurship. Over the next few years she built a thriving business while simultaneously raising two young children, eventually selling her start-up for more than 50 million. In All In: How Women Entrepreneurs Can Think Bigger, Build Sustainable Businesses, and Change the World, Breedlove fills a gap in the lack of role models as she outlines the hows...
10) Music
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Introduce viewers to three women who have found employment in the field of music. This program profiles Sandra Schultz, a sound engineer and technician who records and mixes for music producers; Shelley Park, a guitar builder who produces between 12 and 20 instruments per year; and Alice Bernier, an electronic music composer who works out of her own high-tech studio. Commentary from colleagues and associates rounds out each description. - Container.
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11) Culinary
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This program features profiles of three women who have chosen careers in the culinary arts. A baker, a butcher, and a chef describe their daily activities and explain how they got started in the field.
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"There are certain risks you might feel uncomfortable making?but calculated risks are necessary to propel you to new heights in your professional and personal development. Every time you choose security over something new, you?re missing new opportunities?and the chance to live a happier, more fulfilled life."--Publisher website (Sept. 2006).
13) Film production
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Three women who have developed successful careers in the motion picture industry share their stories. This program profiles a director of short films, a camera assistant specializing in underwater cinematography, and a technician who repairs and maintains movie cameras.
14) Agriculture
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This program profiles three women who have fashioned successful careers in agriculture: Deanna Johnson, a farm marketing representative; Julie Couillard, a production coordinator; and Valerie Houle, a dairy farmer. Interviews with co-workers and supervisors help to create a well-rounded description of each job.
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Women in the Security Profession: A Practical Guide for Career Development is a resource for women considering a career in security, or for those seeking to advance to its highest levels of management. It provides a historical perspective on how women have evolved in the industry, as well as providing real-world tips and insights on how they can help shape its future. The comprehensive text helps women navigate their security careers, providing information...
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