Cracking The Boy's Club Code: The Woman's Guide to Being Heard and Valued in the Workplace (Paperback)

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"There’s no need to break the glass ceiling… just remove it! Johnson gives women a unique peek into the unspoken rules men use in business, then shows us how to use those same rules to our advantage. This book is destined to be a classic for all women in business. Read it and ROCK!"  --Christine Comaford, CEO, Mighty Ventures and author of Rules for Renegades

"Frustrated working with male co-workers? Wish you had a key to understanding the male business mind? Look no further…it’s all inside Cracking the Boy’s Club Code. Michael Johnson gives women the secret rules men use in the game of business. Read this book, learn the rules, and get the outcomes you want." --Claire Shipman, Senior National Correspondent for ‘Good Morning America’ and co-author of Womanomics
 

“I am so impressed with Cracking the Boy’s Club Code. Every working woman dealing with men should read this book to be prepared to deal more cleverly, professionally and less emotionally ... resulting in healthy, accomplished assertiveness.”  --Dr. Laura Schlessinger, Radio Talk Host and author of The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands

Product Description

Wouldn't it be nice to have a decoder ring to understand how men think?
Cracking The Boy's Club Code gives you creative strategies for winning respect from male coworkers and getting the outcomes you want.
In a unique, engaging style respectful of both sexes, Michael Johnson outlines gender communication styles and how to work within them to enable more harmonious interoffice interactions. Learn communication strategies that help you get heard, appreciated and rewarded.
* Discover hidden rules that govern men’s behavior at work  
* Learn the top 10 ways women sabotage themselves
* How to offer ideas with authority--and get credit for them
* Identify your unconscious habits that undermine credibility
With practical suggestions geared toward the business world, Johnson shows us how men’s conversational rituals and verbal power games can cause your best efforts to go unnoticed and unappreciated in the workplace. A must read for women who work with men, this book offers a peek into to the male business mind. Once you’ve Cracked the Boy’s Club Code, you’ll be heard, valued, and appreciated--without compromising your authenticity.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Morgan James Publishing (October 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1600376428
• ISBN-13: 978-1600376429
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #259,833 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Cracking the Boy's Club Code -Excellent!, November 6, 2009

By	Molly J. Webb (Kentucky) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Having been in the corporate world for many years, I can easily relate to the workplace scenarios Mike discusses in his book. Mike explains in easy to understand terms the differences in the thinking process of men and women. Once you understand these differences, you will know how to communicate effectively not only in the corporate world but with men in general. The book is easy to read with exercises to assist in relating the information to your own situation. I highly recommend this book to women of all ages.

5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful book. A must read for women of all ages., February 1, 2010

By	Catherine S. Jhung "Catherine J." (San Carlos, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This book is not only helpful for the workplace but also in relationships with males in general. It gave me some great tools that I was able to immediately put to use in my sales calls and interactions with my husband. I've always thought that I communicated well with men but this really gave me some additional background on why they behave and react to women the way that do. Additionally, I like how the book provided a step-by-step method to communicate more effectively with males via email.

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!, January 8, 2010

By	Holly Swift - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is an easy read with insightful strategies for dealing with the boys club culture. Not only does it offer practical suggestions for common scenarios, it also gives the rationale behind why those suggestions are successful. I highly recommend this book to anyone struggling with a male supervisor, colleague or male-dominated culture!