When activist Nell Merlino decides something needs to change, she throws everything she has into changing it. Whether it is raising the visibility of girls or helping women build their businesses, her many campaigns have helped women make dreams come true. Now she marshals her life lessons—and those of other gutsy women—to help women have it their way.
Stepping Out of Line is Merlino’s bold manifesto for women to stop waiting and get what they want, in the arenas of love or work or in the world at large. Offering practical nuggets like “Gain from complaining” and “The system is more malleable than you think,” she shows women how to imagine bigger lives, find support, and stay the course.
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The daughter of a lawyer and a community activist, Merlino describes herself as "chubby from the age of nine and generally known as 'outspoken' (if you liked that sort of thing) or 'bossy' (if you didn't)." Her go-getting resume includes a Fulbright Scholarship, a non-profit she started to foster women's entrepreneurship, and work on three presidential campaigns (including Bill Clinton's). In this self-help memoir, Merlino recounts those and other adventures while tracing the path to her crowning achievement, the 1993 founding of Take Our Daughters to Work Day. Looking at the idea from conception to execution, Merlino illustrates ways in which any woman can actualize her desires. Imagination and dedication are key; Merlino insists that no matter what "the system" you're up against may be-courtship, marriage, politics, law, workplace power structures-it's "more malleable than you think." Citing role models ranging from the women of Rwanda to Eddie Murphy's character in Coming to America, Merlino's extended pep-talk should inspire readers to envision and pursue their ideals: "Whatever you can imagine for yourself, you can achieve."
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NELL MERLINO created Take Our Daughters to Work Day for the Ms. Foundation for Women in 1993, and today, more than 71 million Americans have taken part. She is currently CEO of Count Me In for Women's Economic Independence, which helps women grow microbusinesses into million-dollar enterprises through its Make Mine a Million $ Business program. She lives in Manhattan.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Refreshing & Reinvigorating....a gentle kick in the behind for those of on our way
May 5, 2009
Format:Paperback
Nell Merlino's voice comes through loud and clear in her latest book, "Stepping out of Line - Lessons from Women Who Want it Their Way".
An easy read I read this on the flight from LA to Hawaii a few weeks ago. I loved the juicy nuggets she serves up. Here are a few:
1. Exercise the favor muscle.
2. Changing systems is easier than you think.
3. Imagine our future.
4. The ripple effect.
5. Daily choices make the difference.
6. The overall message...what are you waiting for? or better, what am I waiting for? Permission? From who?
This timely message resonated with me. Nell shares that statistically 50% of the women business owners earn less than $50k annually. Wow!
Women, including myself, have a hope, inspiration, or an idea that brings value to the marketplace. Why don't we pursue it or fully leverage the idea? Or a better question might be, why do we stall out in our pursuit? What is it we don't know? Nell is committed to connecting us to the knowlege and resources through her Make Mine a Million $ Business. [...]
I put this book down inspired and compelled to no longer settle for mediocre in my own business. I am joining the race. How about you?
An easy read I read this on the flight from LA to Hawaii a few weeks ago. I loved the juicy nuggets she serves up. Here are a few:
1. Exercise the favor muscle.
2. Changing systems is easier than you think.
3. Imagine our future.
4. The ripple effect.
5. Daily choices make the difference.
6. The overall message...what are you waiting for? or better, what am I waiting for? Permission? From who?
This timely message resonated with me. Nell shares that statistically 50% of the women business owners earn less than $50k annually. Wow!
Women, including myself, have a hope, inspiration, or an idea that brings value to the marketplace. Why don't we pursue it or fully leverage the idea? Or a better question might be, why do we stall out in our pursuit? What is it we don't know? Nell is committed to connecting us to the knowlege and resources through her Make Mine a Million $ Business. [...]
I put this book down inspired and compelled to no longer settle for mediocre in my own business. I am joining the race. How about you?
By J Henehan
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book - it was inspiring from beginning to end. I've heard Nell speak several times and was privileged to participate in the Denver Make Mine a Million $ Business event. Her book gave much more detail about her accomplishments including inspirations and motivations that drove her to deliver on her ideas. I love her big visions and her ability to turn them into reality. The book was full of useful information that was delivered in an entertaining style.
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I truly enjoyed this book. I have alot of favorite lines including Nell's advice on the discipline, commitment and focus women biz owners need. I also appreciate her advice to get a lot of people to help you make it happen. Create a whirl of activity. This is where community building comes in. All too often we try to do it all ourselves. We have to hire interns, volunteers, independent contractors, and paid employees. I've been reluctant to do this because of the headaches and so have many small biz owners. I counsel small businesses at the Ga Tech Procurement Assistance Center (PTAC) for government contracting; and I am active in a number of women biz groups. All too often business owners express frustration when they are not given a contract. Often the desire to compete has is lacking. There is also a trend for women to seek to be rescued or saved. Nell Merlino advocates that women biz owners save themselves.
Clovia Hamilton, President
Lemongrass Consulting, Inc.
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Clovia Hamilton, President
Lemongrass Consulting, Inc.
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Format:Paperback
As a woman entrepreneur, this book is an inspiration! It renewed my faith in myself and what I am doing with Women of the Vine Cellars. Nell encourages you to be YOU... and believe in yourself. I hope to encourage other women as much as Nell has for so many.
Format:Audio CD
Very motivating. The narration was very articulate and easy to listen to. I enjoyed and got a lot of useful information from this book.
