Scrappy Women in Business by Kimberly Wiefling

Scrappy Women in Business by Kimberly Wiefling

Although some people make it look easy, the reality is that the path to success is often convoluted and messy. It's tempting to believe that the professionals surrounding us somehow have their act completely together while we lurch fitfully onward, but the real story is often much more complicated and chaotic. This refreshingly honest book provides welcome reassurance for every businesswoman who's ever wondered, Is it me, or has the whole rest of the company gone nuts? Each chapter is a fascinating description of one woman's unlikely journey, and every story is teeming with personal insights and practical tips to encourage you along the way toward your own goals and dreams.

The human side of each achiever comes alive as she shares her challenges, choices and achievements in a just between us tone that educates as it entertains.

If you've ever had one of those days where your co-workers seemed to grow horns or you were tempted to sink into the icy couch of despair--you are not alone Once in a while we need to take a well-deserved break. Reading even just one chapter from 'Scrappy Business Women' will refresh your spirit and invigorate you for the next sprint.

If you're a seasoned professional, you'll see your own journey reflected in those of these women. And if you're just starting out on your professional journey, the wisdom in this guide will save you a whole lot of time and aggravation

Share your own story at the ScrappyWomen.Biz website, which grew out of this 'gal pal' project. Your story, and those of enterprising, determined women like you, will help this collection grow from a trickle of wisdom into a fountain of inspiration from which millions of women will drink, and ultimately a platform from which they gain the courage to leap boldly into their own futures. Please visit and add your story to ours so that, drop by drop, we grow this tiny stream into an ocean of wisdom. Stay Scrappy

Wiefling, Kimberly: - Kimberly Wiefling helps people achieve what seems impossible but is merely difficult. She's the founder of Wiefling Consulting and co-founder of Silicon Valley Alliances. She wrote a project management book that has been popular globally for over a decade, Scrappy Project Management: The 12 Predictable and Avoidable Pitfalls Every Project Faces, which was also published in Japanese by Nikkei Business Press. Kimberly is the executive editor of a series of Scrappy Guides, most recently, Scrappy Women in Business and Scrappy Campaigning. Her expertise includes global leadership and team effectiveness, program and project management, creativity and innovation, and organizational culture. Kimberly is wildly enthusiastic about working with people and teams who are committed to solving global problems, profitably and thus sustainably, in order to make a powerful positive difference on Planet Earth. Email: kimberly@siliconvalleyalliances.com Websites: SiliconValleyAlliances.com, KimberlyWiefling.com, Wiefling.com LinkedIn: https: //www.linkedin.com/in/scrappykimberlywiefling/

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ISBN 13	9781600051852
ISBN 10	1600051855
Title	Scrappy Women in Business
Author	Kimberly Wiefling
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Happy About
Year published	2010-07-21
Number of pages	210
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.