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A get-results guide for women executives who know that to get the corner office they need to take charge from day one
“Because I am a woman, I must make unusual efforts to succeed. If I fail, no one will say, 'She doesn't have what it takes.'They will say, 'Women don't have what it takes.'” -Clare Boothe Luce
Hit the Ground Running shows you how to make a great first impression and achieve tangible success on those first crucial days at a new job. Whether you're leading a department, running a small business, or tackling a new promotion, you'll find a proven blueprint for organizing priorities, crafting strategic agendas, forging partnerships, and setting expectations for both your staff and the higher-ups.
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You've got the job, now take charge!
The first 100 days of a new leadership position is often the most critical, exciting and vulnerable time in a rising woman star's career. Unfortunately, a few tactical errors can create a downward spiral from which it's tough to recover. Hit the Ground Running will take the guesswork out of your first 100 days by providing a blueprint for organizing priorities, getting a handle on tasks, and applying proven leadership techniques.
By following this guide, you'll learn how to:
- Develop a winning transition plan
- Establish credibility quickly
- Recognize and manage unproductive power plays
- Avoid common transition mistakes
Whether you are inheriting a major division, launching a new initiative or transferring industries, it will be the thoughtful whisper in the ear, the reassuring pat on the back, and most importantly, your roadmap to real, tangible success.
“Brilliantly written in easy-to-follow steps, Hit the Ground Running offers women the tools they need to proactively take the reins in the early, most crucial states of leadership.”
--Stephen R. Covey, author, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness
“As women rise to take their rightful place alongside men in the world of business, they will find Hit the Ground Running a valuable resource and inspiration.”
--Ken Blanchard, coauthor, The One Minute Manager ® and The Secret
Women executives face unique challenges in the workplace. This book teaches you how to take advantage of the unique strengths women bring to the table, as well as how to sidestep mistakes many female leaders make. With the help of Hit the Ground Running, you'll be able to
- Plan a successful transition
- Establish firm authority and handle challenges to your authority
- Develop a trusted transition team to help learn the corporate culture, identify successes, and give you feedback and support
- Strategically promote your accomplishments
- Communicate firmly and confidently by avoiding tendencies to apologize too much and use wishy washy language.
- Expand your comfort zone and develop strategies for obstacles
- Balance work and home life
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