For Black women, achieving professional success can seem like an impossible mountain to climb. But, it doesn't have to be, IF you have the right attitude AND the right climbing tools. In Work It, Girl! The Black Woman's Guide to Professional Success, you'll get just that. As a Black woman, you will realize that you DO have the strength to succeed. This guide will keep it real by acknowledging the hundreds of 'justifications' we use to stay stuck where we are, but it will also debunk the myths of career choice (or lack thereof). It will recognize that we all have limitations, yet it will present 'doable' work options for Sisters who think there are none. Finally, it will not preach to the choir, but instead describe practical steps you can take to get where you want to be---even if you are not yet sure where that is! When frustration about your professional standing makes you want to sing the words of a classic gospel song: "You don't have to move the mountain, but give me the strength to climb," you'll love reading about the experiences of incredible Sisters who not only found their strength to climb, but who also enjoyed the ascent. We know we can't move the mountains, but we want to prepare you for a wonderful climb. So, let's work it, girl!! "Featuring advice and insight from Women Who Work It! including Maria Dowd (Founder of African American Women on Tour); Valorie Burton (Life Coach, Author & Entrepreneur); Crystal McCrary Anthony (Television Host, Author & Attorney); Monica Kaufman Pearson (Television Anchor); Kimberla Lawson Roby (Bestselling Author); Lisa Price (CEO & Founder of Carol's Daughter Inc.); Michele Jones (Command Sergeant Major U.S. Army Reserve); and Janie Victoria Ward (Professor & Author)."
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Lorraine is a seasoned writer and communications professional. Her work has appeared in Upscale and Military Spouse magazines. Her voice has been heard as a correspondent on National Public Radio (NPR). She writes promotional video scripts and has had poetry published by a national greeting card company. With over 100 articles published she continues to freelance for various publications. She also presents workshops and seminars around the country, including the popular ""Effective Communication Skills in the Workplace."" Most recently she added columnist to her list of credentials. Pamela has provided extensive individual career counseling and career management workshops for 14 years. She used that experience into freelance writing. She has been a frequent contributor to Essence, Black Collegian, Upscale, and Army Times. Her work has appeared in Black Enterprise, Military Spouse magazine, and various online publications. She was also a columnist for the Honolulu Star-Bulletin. Pamela now manages multi-million dollar programs and contracts with a leading professional services firm.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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I read through this book rather quickly, but then I went back and did the real work, which is a life assessment and a guide to making your dreams work for you. No one ever asked me what I was willing to sacrifice to make my dreams happen, but this book did. No one had ever given me a step by step process from taking my dreams from the potential phase to the making it happen phase, but this book did. If you are in need of directon or just want in on some of the secrets of successful people this is the book for you. I am now ready to start writing my first novel, 2 children under the age of 5 years old and a husband are my assets now, not impediments from my goal. I now have a plan to make it work and my only job is to work the plan. Thank you ladies and I will Work It.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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First I want to say God is good. This book was right on time for me, I want to really thank the authors and say continue to work it girl!!! This book has changed my life, and I want to say, everyone who has not read it, stop what your doing right now and go purchase it. This book is a page turner, and has motivated me to continue to work girl!!!
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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Is there a light at the end of the tunnel for Black women, trying to achieve professional success? Have you ever wanted a road map or an outline to highlight the things needed to acquire and advance a career? Every mountain can be climbed, but you must have the right attitude and the proper tools. WORK IT, GIRL! THE BLACK WOMAN'S GUIDE TO PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS gives you that attitude and those tools. Black women will realize and accept that with proper planning, they to have the fortitude and the presence to succeed in any arena.
WORK IT, GIRL! acknowledges the hundreds of 'reasons' that keep us stuck where we are, but it also forces us(women) to take a good look at the reality or lack thereof surrounding the myths about women and career choices. Yes, we all have limitations, but should we allow those constraints to stifle our ambitions or abort our progress? If you are the least bit doubtful about your potential as a woman, WORK IT, GIRL! will help dispel negative assumptions and show you that positive options do exist. As the authors share their passion, they share stories about the experiences of unstoppable sisters who found the strength to climb, and who appreciated the effort it took to ascend. There are practical step by step instructions and several written exercises to help us stay the course. This book is a giant step toward mental preparation for a rewarding climb.
WORK IT, GIRL! was born from a thwarted effort to publish a story about the success, the 'striving gene', of Black women. McBride and Cole's give colorful views of women in all walks of life, to inspire and challenge readers. The heart of this book is about making conscious and deliberate choices, about accepting that our life's work doesn't just enrich and fulfill us, but makes a difference to others. McBride and Cole offer the challenge for Black women to dream, big dreams and use their inner force to make it happen. They take readers from a mindset, to a mantra, to a mission, to a ministry. Are you ready?
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WORK IT, GIRL! acknowledges the hundreds of 'reasons' that keep us stuck where we are, but it also forces us(women) to take a good look at the reality or lack thereof surrounding the myths about women and career choices. Yes, we all have limitations, but should we allow those constraints to stifle our ambitions or abort our progress? If you are the least bit doubtful about your potential as a woman, WORK IT, GIRL! will help dispel negative assumptions and show you that positive options do exist. As the authors share their passion, they share stories about the experiences of unstoppable sisters who found the strength to climb, and who appreciated the effort it took to ascend. There are practical step by step instructions and several written exercises to help us stay the course. This book is a giant step toward mental preparation for a rewarding climb.
WORK IT, GIRL! was born from a thwarted effort to publish a story about the success, the 'striving gene', of Black women. McBride and Cole's give colorful views of women in all walks of life, to inspire and challenge readers. The heart of this book is about making conscious and deliberate choices, about accepting that our life's work doesn't just enrich and fulfill us, but makes a difference to others. McBride and Cole offer the challenge for Black women to dream, big dreams and use their inner force to make it happen. They take readers from a mindset, to a mantra, to a mission, to a ministry. Are you ready?
Reviewed by aNN
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I didn't find this book very helpful. I felt like I could have written the book given I've been in the professional arena for over 20 years. Read more
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I love this book!!!
Authors Lorraine Morris Cole and Pamela M. McBride did a fantastic job. Work It Girl is an amazing book. Read more
Published on January 21, 2008 by Celeste O. Norfleet
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