5 Summer Reads forALL WOMEN IN BUSINESS

1DareStraight Talk on Confidence,

Courage, and Career for Women in Charge

Becky Blalock

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Today there are more women than ever inleadership positions in business. This journey

isn’t easy, but for women who aspire toachieve corporate success, Dare is the chance

to learn from some of the best.

Stacey D. Stewart, U.S. President, United Way Worldwide

Learn more about the book: http://bit.ly/1M8jSL3

2The Politics of PromotionHow High-Achieving Women Get Ahead and Stay Ahead

Bonnie Marcus

“ ”If you’re one of those nice girls who thinks politics is a four-letter word, think again.

From promotions to perks to plum assignments, savvy women know the path to success is paved by politics. The Politics of Promotion will help you to

make workplace politics an integral part of your skill set without feeling as if you’ve

compromised your integrity.

Lois P. Frankel, PhD, author of Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office

Learn more about the book: http://bit.ly/1UYvfIb

3Real Women, Real Leaders

Surviving and Succeeding in the Business World

Kathleen Hurley, Priscilla Shumway

“ ”This book is crucial for every girl and woman

aspiring to be a leader and every boy and man committed to supporting a sister, a spouse, a

partner, or a mom. All readers can discover remarkable role models,

new insight, and new knowledge.

John I. Wilson, Former Executive Director, National Education Association

Learn more about the book: http://bit.ly/1M8kpws

4Taking the StageHow Women Can Speak Up,

Stand Out, and SucceedJudith Humphrey

“ ”Finally—a book that shows women

how to communicate powerfully, persuasively, and with presence. Women at TD have benefited

tremendously from the program that inspired Taking the Stage.

Grace Palombo, executive vice president and head of HR, TD Bank, and member, Catalyst US Advisory Board

Learn more about the book: http://bit.ly/1MrA7jc

5The Athena DoctrineHow Women (and the

Men Who Think Like Them) Will Rule the Future

John Gerzema, Michael D’Antonio

“ ”With a wealth of data and even richer stories

from around the world, The Athena Doctrine offers convincing proof that the future requires us to embrace

traits and values traditionally linked to women. Leave it to two fathers of daughters to show us how

men and women alike are using empathy and collaboration to solve problems big and small. If you care about leadership, creativity, and the world of tomorrow, you must read this book.

Arianna Huffington, president and editor-in-chief, The Huffington Post

Learn more about the book: http://bit.ly/1I0D4rn