{"product_id":"earning-it-hardwon-lessons-from-trailblazing-women-at-the-top-of-the-business-world-isbn-9780062407474","title":"Earning It: Hard-Won Lessons from Trailblazing Women at the Top of the Business World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore than fifty trailblazing executive women who broke the corporate glass ceiling offer inspiring and surprising insights and lessons in this essential, in-the-trenches career guide from Joann S. Lublin, a Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist and management news editor for \u003cem\u003eThe Wall Street Journal.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong the first female reporters at \u003cem\u003eThe Wall Street Journal,\u003c\/em\u003e Joann S. Lublin faced a number of uphill battles in her career. She became deputy bureau chief of the \u003cem\u003eJournal\u003c\/em\u003e’s important London bureau, its first run by women. Now, she and dozens of other women who successfully navigated the corporate battlefield share their valuable leadership lessons.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLublin combines her fascinating story with insightful tales from more than fifty women who reached the highest rungs of the corporate ladder—most of whom became chief executives of public companies —in industries as diverse as retailing, manufacturing, finance, high technology, publishing, advertising, automobiles, and pharmaceuticals. Leaders like Carly Fiorina, former CEO of Hewlett-Packard, as well as Mary Barra, CEO of General Motors, and Brenda Barnes, former CEO of Sara Lee, were the first women to run their huge employers. \u003cem\u003eEarning It\u003c\/em\u003e reveals obstacles such women faced as they fought to make their mark, choices they made, and battles they won—and lost.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLublin chronicles the major milestones and dilemmas of the work world unique to women, providing candid advice and practical inspiration for women of all ages and at every stage  of their careers. The extraordinary women we meet in the pages of \u003cem\u003eEarning It \u003c\/em\u003eand the hard-won lessons they share provide a compelling career compass that will help all women reach their highest potential without losing a meaningful personal life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eMore than fifty trailblazing executive women who broke the corporate glass ceiling offer inspiring and surprising insights and lessons in this essential, in-the-trenches career guide from Joann S. Lublin, a Pulitzer Prize—winning journalist and management news editor for the Wall Street Journal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong the first female reporters at the \u003cem\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/em\u003e, Joann S. Lublin faced a number of uphill battles in her career. She became deputy bureau chief of the \u003cem\u003eJournal\u003c\/em\u003e’s important London bureau, its first run by women. Now she and dozens of other women who successfully navigated the corporate battlefield share their valuable leadership lessons.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLublin combines her fascinating story with insightful tales from more than fifty women who reached the highest rungs of the corporate ladder—most of whom became chief executives of public companies—in industries as diverse as retailing, manufacturing, finance, high technology, publishing, advertising, automobiles, and pharmaceuticals. \u003cem\u003eEarning It\u003c\/em\u003e reveals the obstacles faced by leaders like Carly Fiorina, former CEO of Hewlett-Packard; Mary Barra, CEO of General Motors; and Brenda Barnes, former CEO of Sara Lee, the choices they made, and the battles they won—and lost—as they fought to make their mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe extraordinary trailblazers you meet in the pages of \u003cem\u003eEarning It\u003c\/em\u003e and the hard-won lessons they share provide a compelling career compass that will help you reach your highest potential without forgoing a meaningful personal life.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eLublin and the women she spoke to are insightful about their good choices and frank about their mistakes, which makes this essential reading for anyone who has a job, with illuminating stories and practical advice on every page. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNell Minow, Vice Chair, ValueEdge Advisors\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLublin provides important insights from more than 50 successful women executives, providing practical advise for future executives. I will make sure all three of my daughters read it. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHarry M. Jansen Kraemer, Jr., professor, Northwestern Kellogg School of Management; former chair and CEO, Baxter International; and best-selling author, From Values To Action and Becoming the Best\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery woman can rise.  Reflect on down to earth advice from those who have blazed the trail. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRam Charan, coauthor of the bestselling book Execution the Discipline of Getting Things Done, and author of The Attackers Advantage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeeply personal stories of top female CEOs and advice make Earning It a must read for women at all stages-and for men who want to help women succeed. Lengthy and loud applause for Lublin and these CEOs for sharing so much to help others. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDr. Dee Soder, Founder,CEO Perspective Group\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe women interviewed here, many of whom report similar obstacles, come across as trailblazers who have showed great courage in the face of great odds…. readers looking for stories from women who have succeeded in spite of sexism will find a plethora here. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFunny and informative for any aspiring executive - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFortune\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“What makes this book different is the many personal stories about work challenges that she has uncovered from senior women. It is helpful to hear that you are not alone in struggling and that problems may be blips rather than catastrophes.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn breadth and depth, nothing can match Joann’s work on what it takes for women to climb to corporate heights in America. Her learnings from these 52 remarkable leaders are stories of defiance, resilience and courage.  Joann’s own life experiences enrich these stories. Very inspiring for all! - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFred Hassan:  Managing  Director, Warburg Pincus. Former Chairman and CEO, Schering-Plough Corp., (2003-2009), Former Chairman and CEO, Pharmacia (2000-2003), Former CEO, Pharmacia and Upjohn (1997-2000)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaken one chapter at a time, this is a very engaging work of journalism, rich with anecdotes that will enjoy many repeat appearances on the lecture circuit. 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