Sharpen Your Heels: Mrs. Moneypenny's Career Advice for Women
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" A popular Financial Times columnist's witty and inspirational guide for women in the workplace. Mrs. Moneypenny has been a popular columnist for the Financial Times for twelve years. She runs her own business while juggling three children and a golfobsessed husband. She understands the plight of the modern woman all too well and preaches that while you can't have it all, you are expected to do it all. In this lively yet practical guide, Mrs. Moneypenny offers advice that will equip women with tools for their climb to the top. In addition to drawing on her own experiences, she interviewed many top female executives for their best tips and anecdotes. This book will be a must-read for longtime fans of Mrs. Moneypenny as well as career women who are just discovering her. "—
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"Welcome to the world of Mrs Moneypenny, where it's all about who you know and what you know. Where you can't have it all, but you have to do it all. And where women wanting to reach the top need to learn to say 'no'. The high-flying, uber-connected Financial Times columnist and star of Channel 4's 'Superscrimpers' is on a mission to help you get ahead at work. In this incisive, hilariously frank book, Mrs Moneypenny tells you everything you need to know about taking control of your career. From nurturing your personal network and getting noticed, to the art of outsourcing and understanding numbers, she distils a lifetime's experience of running businesses and shaping careers into original, practical advice. Whether you're just starting out or a rung from the top, whether you're a store manager or a CEO, let Mrs Moneypenny be your ultimate mentor - and guide you to success"—
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