At head of title: The complete guide for women to get ahead in business

Previously published: Breaking into the boys' club : 8 ways for women to get ahead in business / Molly D. Shepard, Jane K. Stimmler, and Peter J. Dean. Lanham, Md. : M. Evans : Distributed by National Book Network, c2009

"Distributed by National Book Network" --Verso of title page

Deliver the right message: communicate clearly and get your ideas heard -- Make the connection: network strategically to advance your career -- Sell your strengths: distinguish yourself through self-promotion -- Learn the rules, play the game: navigate the politics of your corporate culture -- Make the most of a mentor: maximize your mentoring relationships -- Maintain your balance: take control of your work and life -- Present yourself with impact and presence: influence others with an enhanced appearance and manner -- Keep your career on track: set goals and manage your success -- Special for women of African descent: leveling the playing field. Afterword: The future: A third face of leadership. Appendix: A man's perspective: men must be part of the solution, not the problem

Breaking into the Boys' Club is the ultimate guide to success for women in business. No matter what stage in your career or what job position you hold, this book offers you practical, relatable ways to evaluate your work style and workplace culture in order to better understand behavior that may be holding you back from advancing in your field