The Corporate Dominatrix: Six Roles to Play to Get Your Way at Work (Hardcover)

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From Publishers Weekly

It would be understandable but wrong to assume that Robyn—a publishing industry and public relations veteran—attached an eye-catching title to a standard female empowerment book just to snag the attention. But her effort is no more standard than the questions in the Corporate Dominatrix personality quiz. Applying the lessons she learned "stepping into the pumps" of a practicing dominatrix and owner of an upscale dungeon in New York, she doesn't just talk a good game, she whips the secrets of the s&m trade into practical advice for thriving in the workplace. Guiding readers through the six roles of domination—the goddess, the queen, the governess, the amazon, the nurse and the schoolgirl—she describes the attributes of each role and how to play them in order to gain positive results from bosses, co-workers and direct reports. For instance, assuming the amazon role can smooth the way when merging staffs after a reorganization; the schoolgirl role creates opportunities to borrow power and learn from mentors; and if a queen rules with a velvet glove, not an iron fist, she can build support by fortifying those below her. More than a standout title, Robyn offers advice for getting serious results in a most readable fashion. Leather, whips and chains are optional. (Apr. 11)
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Female professionals will have plenty to digest in this winning guidebook....An innovative approach to professional advancement.

-- Kirkus

"If Lisa Robyn were a stock, I would invest in her. She's the consummate Corporate Dominatrix, and her savvy career advice is invaluable."-- Barbara Stanny, suthor of Secrets of Six-Figure Women, Overcoming Underearning, and Prince Charming Isn't Coming: How Women Get Smart About Money

"Like Wendy Doniger and Sudhir Kakar's feminist Kama Sutra, Lisa Robyn's The Corporate Dominatrix is a mind bender. Sensitive to the power plays and players in institutional life, this book overturns gender stereotypes to reveal how women may empower themselves in the workplace. Keeping their eyes on the ball, women executives will learn the long-range strategies, at times involving tactical retreats, that will enable them to realize their career objectives."-- John Munder Ross, PhD, author of The Sadomasochism of Everyday Life; What Men Want; and Tales of Love, Sex and Danger

"If you've been held back by a corporate structure designed by men, The Corporate Dominatrix will show you, step-by-step, how to get the big bucks and the real power on your own terms with real cases, strategies, and roles you've been playing all your life. It turns the tables on corporate power, and ths time women win big!"-- William Parkhurst, author of How to Get Publicity and The Eloquent Executive

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Simon Spotlight Entertainment (April 10, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 141694074X
• ISBN-13: 978-1416940746
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #645,325 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, November 8, 2007

By	Sandycane - See all my reviews

Great Book! I applied the techniques at work and they worked like a charm! A 'must have' book for every working woman. Easy to read - straight forward and to the point. You will love this book.

4.0 out of 5 stars If the tactic works use it, September 2, 2009

By	L. Cadigan - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Corporate Dominatrix: Six Roles to Play to Get Your Way at Work (Hardcover)

This author is looking at the workplace the way it is rather than what many people would hope it is. This book is another useful tool in understanding your position and thus help to move ahead in the business world. It lays out specific ideas and how to implement them. I recommend it to everyone that wants to elevate their position in the workplace.

9 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Take a new look at the workplace, March 27, 2007

By	Mary Carlomagno "Author, Speaker, Simplicity ... - See all my reviews

The Corporate Domantrix is so delightfully interesting, you will want to share it with your entire office! I had never thought about the corporate environment in this way before and will never look at it the same way again. Finding out what role you play is fascinating... It will change the way you look at yourself and those around you. The book is entertaining and highly interactive. This is a really interesting look at a fascinating topic!!