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"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: #877,098 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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 office politics, I'd get ahead. Read the first page

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Commerce One, The Apprentice, Donald Trump, Mill-Run Tours, Mary Kay, New York City, Billie Jean, Merrill Lynch, New Orleans

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Creating a Life: Professional Women and the Quest For Children by Sylvia Hewlett on page 150

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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.

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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' ..

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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.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful for Younger Women and Those Breaking into the Business World
As the last woman standing on NBC's hit show "The Apprentice," Amy Henry has a lot to say about business. Read more

Published on March 29, 2007 by Annabelle Robertson

5.0 out of 5 stars A very good book for the Modern Career Woman.
I really like this book, there was a lot of information and substance. Although she was on the Apprentice, Ms. Henry rarely discussed it. Read more

Published on June 1, 2006 by C. Brooks

4.0 out of 5 stars good stuff
In responce the review stating "Most of the book is filled with common sense"

This book is filled with what *some* people learned naturally and consider common sense... Read more

Published on May 30, 2005 by Richard Giuly

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book about what it takes for women in business!!
After reading other women in business books, I read this & thought it was great. This book talks about men & women in the workplace & how we need to act different to get the same... Read more

Published on April 19, 2005 by AJDunn

4.0 out of 5 stars Practical advise from Amy and other women
This book is more suited to women than men. Amy candidly discusses her successes and mistakes and includes successes and mistakes by other women in corporate America. Read more

Published on January 9, 2005 by Laura Hazen

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for young women entering the workforce.
Amy writes a very practical guide for women in today's workplace. So many of the situations I could relate to and have been in. Read more

Published on September 14, 2004 by A. Ahlschwede

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is "What It Takes"
I highly recommend this book to any woman looking to quickly move-up in her company. Even if you did not follow The Apprentice, this book is a great guide to follow in order to... Read more

Published on September 13, 2004 by Bucktrout

1.0 out of 5 stars Have you seen the show....
Have you seen the show? Men backstab and women use their looks - its as old as business itself. Just look at the cover...

Published on September 10, 2004 by Todd

5.0 out of 5 stars Bravo !! It really works......
I must admit, I normally don't purchase books from people that I have seen on T.V however there was something about Amy's success that made me want to find out how she did it... Read more

Published on September 9, 2004 by Kasey

1.0 out of 5 stars Oh Please!!!!
I see that some of the the Donald's worker bees are trying to make a quick buck by using their 15 minutes of fame. Read more

Published on September 9, 2004 by The Don

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