How Women Rise

"Sally and
Marshall give new meaning to the term 'dream team.' Together they have produced
a masterpiece, an over-the-moon but magnificently down-to-earth leadership book
for the ages."

"A myth-busting "how to" for the next generation of women
leaders, and those who want to see them succeed. These ideas will transform our
workplaces, our careers, and our lives."

"Women suffer from gender bias and when they rise further,
also from the general difficulties of leadership. When women approach the
top of organizations, they can also bring their own strengths that may unfairly
be seen as weaknesses. Sally Helgesen's expertise and Marshall
Goldsmith's wisdom bring these insights to light, so that women and men and can
do better together at reaching their goals for us all to move forward. This is a powerful and timely book."

"Women leaders will be
driving forces in twenty-first century organizations. Practically and
persuasively, Sally Helgesen and Marshall Goldsmith map out how this can and
must happen."

"How Women Rise is a great read for any woman who wants to identify self-defeating behaviors that are holding her back, gain insight into why she engages in those behaviors, and develop skills to confidently achieve her goals."

"The most powerful thing you can do for your career is to change what's in your control. Together, Marshall and Sally help women understand what they can change about their own behavior today to make greater contributions tomorrow. How Women Rise is a how-to guide for any woman seeking her next success."

"Many of the
behaviors most prized in women socially are exactly the same behaviors that
hold them back professionally. That paradox provokes huge amounts of conflict,
anger, pain and frustration at work. But Sally and Marshall are here to help:
identifying how and when to reconcile competing demands and motivators, without
losing their identity, professionalism or power."

"Pick up this
book. Scan the 12 habits. Circle the top three that make you say 'that's me!'
Read those chapters, commit to one of the suggestions, and you're on your way.
The authors know their material!"

"Women who seek to
rise, take note! This is your essential go-to guide. Also highly recommended
for men who work with, for, or around women."

"This is a must
read for women aiming to get to the next level in their careers. It gives
insights into challenges and practical tools to address them."

"Fast forward your career with one powerful book from two of the world's most brilliant coaches! Marshall's famous strategies for behavior change combined with Sally's profound expertise on women will change your life from the first chapter. Start reading this book now!"

"The habits and beliefs in How Women Rise provide a wonderful and positive opportunity for women to be self-aware. Sally and Marshall show women how to make tangible and crisp changes that will help them be even more successful and fulfilled at work and at home."

"A gem and a
revelation. If you lead women, work with women, are a woman or know any women,
you must read this book. Its sage and sane wisdom points the way to a life of
genuine purpose and meaning."

"The best leaders understand that in the shadow of their strengths lurk silent career killers. Sally and Marshall offer a brilliant lens to understand and transcend the habits that hold us back. If you want to lead at the top, How Women Rise is for you."

"Whether you are
just starting out in your career or a top executive, ample case studies,
research, and wisdom make this engaging and actionable read a must read!"

"Sally and Marshall enable leaders who are women to move from where they are to where they want to be by sharing a blueprint for challenging the status-quo and shining a light on leading change."

"I am broadly distributing Marshall's new book, How Women Rise, to our leaders across Best Buy, to help our women leaders achieve their career goals and mentor their female colleagues, and to help men better work with and support the development of their female colleagues."

"The top 3 reasons why I loved Sally and Marshall's book How Women Rise? 1) It's incredibly helpful to women, those with female colleagues or direct reports, and the healthy minority of men who are also more self-effacing than aggrandizing. 2) The book is filled with news you can use. It's has helped me, my C-level clients and will help you too. 3) The pages turn themselves. As a scientist as well as coach I can see the psychological and business sophistication behind the 12 habits. Start practicing today."

"It's easy to find oneself in the pages of How Women Rise. Sally and Marshall teach us how to shift out of auto-pilot, jettison our success-inhibiting habits, and actively steer for the career destination we desire."

"Compelling, practical and highly engaging. Women seeking to make a career in law can benefit greatly from reading How Women Rise."

"Sally and Marshall's
observations are brilliant-informed by both personal experience and deep
scholarship. The behaviors they recommend are pragmatic and achievable; it is a
book that will enhance women's effectiveness and ultimately their power."

"Extraordinary
real-life stories of women who wait to be asked to the party, get stuck in
their comfort zone, seek perfection, and assume their hard work will be
recognized. Sally and Marshall show us how to get unstuck and to 'stand out' so
women can move forward in more purposeful, powerful, and productive
careers. This is a must read with great actionable advice!"

"Sally and Marshall
have written a practical and entertaining career guide tailored to help women
ascend to senior leadership roles in business, government, and
not-for-profits."

"How Women Rise is absolutely the right book at the right time by the ideal authors. Sally and Marshall's experiences and perspectives in leadership development, career success, and professional and personal satisfaction are each world-class in their own right. But taken together, they are magnificently complementary, creating an inspiring and actionable guide that will change the careers and lives of women leaders everywhere."

"They offer the kind
of advice that women further along in their careers might wish they had known,
from sidestepping the pitfalls of negative office culture to leveraging
alliances with co-workers. A concise, upbeat guide for women who have grown
bored or impatient with their positions, as well as for those new to the
professional world and its leadership roles."

"[An] insightful book.... [Helgesen and Goldsmith's] push for women to do a better job of claiming their achievements is a must-read."

"A smart and well-researched handbook for women trying to make the next step in their careers.... Helgesen and Goldsmith offer much more than just insights into the what of habits that constrain. They provide detailed tutoring on how to replace them with behaviors that produce excellent results."