The bestselling guide fully updated for the post-
Lean In era
For nearly two decades,
Hardball for Women has shown women how to get ahead in the business world. Whether the arena is a law firm, a medical group, a tech company, or any other work environment,
Hardball for Women decodes male business culture and shows women how to break patterns of behavior that put them at a disadvantage. It explains how to get results when you “lean in” without being thrown off balance. Illustrated with real-life examples
Hardball for Women teaches women how to:
- Successfully navigate middle management to become a leader in your field
- Be assertive without being obnoxious
- Display confidence
- Engage in smart self-promotion
- Lead both men and women—and recognize the differences between them
- Use “power talk” language to your advantage
One of
O, The Oprah Magazine's Must Reads
"In this constructive, no-nonsense guide, business consultant Heim addresses women executives who, despite technical proficiency, hard work and managerial skills equal or superior to those of their male co-workers, have been passed over for promotions."—
Publishers Weekly
