Work it
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"Frustrated with her traditional workplace, Carrie Kerpen started her own company — and transformed it into a pioneering global firm. Now in Work It, Kerpen and her 'advisory board' of fifty powerful women share their tips to help you make your aspirations a reality. Packed with lessons and stories from Sheryl Sandberg, Aliza Licht, Reshma Saujani, and more, this inspiring book reveals counterintuitive secrets to excelling in work and life, including : why you should ditch your five-year plan to build a killer career for yourself, how and when to use work 'superpowers' versus 'pay-to-play' skills, [and] why women must stop criticizing one another and leverage their collective power. With advice on everything from mastering social media to navigating office politics and finding work/life balance, Work It arms every woman with the confidence and skills to achieve success and happiness on her own terms."—Back cover.
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