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Ladies Get Paid
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Ladies Get Paid

The Ultimate Guide to Breaking Barriers, Owning Your Worth, and Taking Command of Your Career

Gallery Books, 2021 plus...


Editorial Rating

9

Qualities

  • Applicable
  • Concrete Examples
  • Engaging

Recommendation

Gender equity advocate Claire Wasserman, founder of Ladies Get Paid, explains that women often blame themselves when they fail to advance. Yet, the wage gap and systemic discrimination are real. Wasserman offers women tools and strategies to use to defeat these obstacles and illustrates her points with applicable case studies. She delves into biased gender expectations, imposter syndromeand perfectionism, and provides practical advice regarding networking, interviewing, negotiating a salary and gaining promotion. Her message: Take charge of your career and support systemic change.

Take-Aways

  • Seek employment that aligns with your personal goals and interests.
  • Landing a role that supports your interests at a company that shares your values brings joy and fulfillment.
  • The gender-power imbalance inherent in most work environments triggers and exacerbates imposter syndrome.

About the Author

Consultant, writer and speaker Claire Wasserman founded an organization for the advancement of women, Ladies Get Paid.