Some Assembly Required: A Networking Guide for Women (Paperback)

~ (Author), Marny Lifshen (Author), Leslie Morris (Editor)
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Product Description

Some Assembly Required: A Networking Guide for Women is a practical guide packed with useful tips, creative techniques and real-world stories that are relevant for women today. It is written so that every woman will benefit from reading it regardless of profession, age, location or stage of life. It inspires women who are not active networkers to make it a part of their lives, and helps those who do currently network become even more effective. The book provides: - insight on how networking is different for men and women - an understanding of what networking really is and why it is important - tips on how to use your inherent skills and styles to your advantage - resources for where and how to start networking - practical and effective skills and tools for networking - a new way to look at networking for mothers (both working and stay at home)

About the Author

Marny Lifshen is an Austin-based marketing communication consultant, author and speaker with more than 18 years of experience. Marny specializes in professional services marketing and public relations. She also regularly contributes articles and columns to many print and online publications on networking. Marny is an experienced speaker, and specifically addresses women's organizations and conferences across the country on the topic of networking and building a personal brand. Thom Singer is an expert in branding, positioning and networking, and has trained more than 15,000 professionals in the art of building professional contacts that lead to increased business. An accomplished speaker and presenter, Thom has authored several award winning books; Some Assembly Required and the ABC's of Networking. You can take his free networking quiz at nqquiz.com

Product Details

• Paperback: 184 pages
• Publisher: New Year Publishing LLC; 1st edition (August 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0976009560
• ISBN-13: 978-0976009566
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #853,345 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Interesting Read, January 30, 2009

By	Miss "Missy" (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews

I joined a book club at work and this was our first read. I thoroughly enjoyed the discussion because it helped me to see I was not alone in my networking challenges.
Several of the women in the meeting had the same fears as I did and after discussing them we challenged ourselves even further. I also realized that in my daily life I'm already networking.

The information stored between the covers of this book can be used time and time again. No matter where you are in your career or personal life you will benefit from this guide. Discovering that women network differently than men was a little surprising. What was more surprising was finding out what networking is and is not.

Very interesting read
Missy
Reader's Paradise

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "The Rules" for Gals in the "Good Ol' Boys Club"?, August 14, 2008

By	Cindy S. Tincher (Austin, TX USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Actually, Thom and Marny's book isn't about how gals can break into the "Good Ol' Boys Club" at all. It's simply all about solid, proven networking skills, with some caveats on how things might work a bit differently for the estrogen enhanced crowd, and how to turn those differences into assets rather than liabilities. Some of it is standard fare for anyone honing their networking skills; introductions, name tags, follow up protocols. But the book also includes extras like who picks up the lunch tab for a networking meeting between opposite gender networkers, what to do when you are the only woman in the room at a networking event (even more fun than the elephant in the living room!), etc. An easy read and good advice with Thom and Marny - each proven, successful networking professionals -- providing different perspectives from both sides of the gender gap -- and bridging the gap while doing it.Some Assembly Required: A Networking Guide for Women

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Even Better than the Original, July 26, 2008

By	David Morris "New Year Publishing" (Danville, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Some Assembly Required - A Networking Guide for Women (Pink) gives wonderful insight into how to establish and maintain business relationship. I liked the step by step instructions as well as the humorous stories. I read Some Assembly Required (Red) and definitely like the new "He Said - She Said" section as well as the FAQ. Women in the workplace run into a few different issues then men and Marny does a great job at explaining how to cope with them.