What It Takes: Speak Up, Step Up, Move Up: A Modern Woman's Guide to Success in Business (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Donald Trump (Foreword) "There was a time, earlier in my career, when I assumed that if I simply worked hard, kept my head down, and stayed out of..." (more)
Key Phrases: Commerce One, The Apprentice, Donald Trump (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"I bought What It Takes last Saturday, read it on Sunday, made my plan on Monday and met with my boss on Tuesday. By Friday, I had negotiated myself a 36% raise and an assistant!"
--Wendy P., a reader from Seattle, W.A.

"This woman has her bases covered . . . Amy's got what it takes."
--Donald Trump

"An upbeat, levelheaded guide . . . that will be of particular interest to woman in the early stages of their careers."
--Globe and Mail

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Description

Amy Henry, a formidable businesswoman and the last woman standing on NBC's hit reality show The Apprentice, shares her experiences, tips, and in-your-face advice for moving up in today's workplace. Yes, men have written the rules for a long time---in What It Takes, Amy Henry shows young businesswomen how to make those rules work for them.

With a ten-year career in business, Amy has shown she has what it takes---determination, brains, creativity, professionalism, and charm---to thrive in today's business world. What It Takes is an in-depth look at the strategies and tactics Amy uses to make the workplace work for her. With examples from Amy's and other businesswomen's real-life experiences, as well as advice from experts, What It Takes is the most honest guide for women in the workplace available today.

Hip, frank, and controversial, What It Takes is the ultimate guide to the reality of today's business world---and Amy Henry is the new model for young businesswomen.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press (August 26, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312340192
• ISBN-13: 978-0312340193
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #953,027 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars What is up with people writing books after being on TV?, March 8, 2005

By	Chong Hwan Kim "CHONG" (IN, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

WOW~!!! this book is like a long paper work of taking bits and pieces of great business books that already exsists.

you know I can't wait for Omorosa's book to come out, I mean the content is going to be the same but I just want to prove my theory to my friends that what if your on TV for more than 6 weeks you get cocky as hell.

If you really want to spend money.. I suggest this book.

18 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars No substance, January 5, 2005

By	Edward (Richmond, VA) - See all my reviews

I am not sure how Amy would rate as being an expert in this subject. Just to recap, Amy finished 4th in the Apprentice. She was fired after the interview stage. Four highly experienced managers from the trump organization interviewed Amy on a 1-1 basis. All four came back and stated the same thing.. that Amy has no substance. She uses all the right words and talks `the talk' .. but they all stated that there was nothing behind those words.

Most of the book is filled with common sense, everyday items like `Know the power of networking---get connected to the right people'.. really? Wow.. I read that advice in a Dilbert comic. Also ``Dating at work---know the consequences' .. and my personal favorite piece of advice, `No crying in the boardroom' ..

8 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a MUST READ for women, January 29, 2005

By	S. Miller (Virginia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I read this book expecting a lot and I got a lot from it. While other books for women, like "nice girls don't get the corner office" tend to go more into analyzing why women act a certain way, Amy Henry's "What it Takes" does not waste time. This was a quick read but I learned so much about how to "play the game." Being a woman in the consulting world can sometime be aggravating since there are many white men at the top who seem to pave the road for other white men. Amy's book tells you how to play the game that you MUST play in order to get ahead and be taken seriously. I used her techniques and have become a key player and have become highly respected by my peers and bosses. The main point that Amy is trying to get through our heads is that we need to play the same game men play to get a head. If we just follow the "rules" and expect others to notice and reward us, we are joking ourselves. We need to stand up for ourselves like men do, and we can succeed just as men do.

This is a great book for younger women just starting their career. I highly reccommend this book.