Power and Wisdom: The New Path for Women

by Priscilla V. Marotta

Book Overview

Pat Moran, recognized by Working Women magazine, as CEO of the largest women-owned business introduces a captivating book that teaches women that power is not a dirty word, identifies power robbers,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0966633903
• ISBN13: 9780966633900
• Release Date: March 1999
• Publisher: Women of Wisdom
• Length: 255 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.6" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

A positive view of power for women

In this excellent book, psychologist Priscilla V. Marotta, PhD, provides helpful guidance for women seeking to become more comfortable with their own power. A key premise is that, while many women have learned to associate the word "power" with domination, control, and power over others, positive power is the ability to achieve, take action, and use one's power in cooperation with others. Marotta describes 10 power robbers common to many women (all of which felt very familiar) and 10 useful power lessons to replace them. I appreciated her summary of feminism from 1792 to the present; she included this because of her belief that our past provides needed keys to our future. This summary leads to a thoughtful chapter titled "Feminism Needs a Facelift," which emphasizes the need to eliminate internal conflict and focus on a common theme where all options are available to everyone...men and women. In "The Wisdom of Women," Marotta describes strengths common to many women that we need to better value and appreciate; my only concern here is that she alternates between including terms like "tend to" and using terminology that makes it sound like all women share certain characteristics (which doesn't take individual differences into account). This is a minor issue, though. She concludes with an invitation to celebrate and further women's accomplishments. Throughout, Marotta uses helpful examples with real women and a cognitive approach that provides a positive alternative to limiting ways of thinking.

A great wake-up call for women!

Dr. Marotta shows us that there is absolutely no reason why women can not achieve the maximum desired success level in both their personal and professional lives. Her suggestions on how to balance work and family, tap your own personal talents and to "create versus wait" are invaluable tips for anyone wanting to succeed.

An insightful exploration of behavior patterns and feminism

The book Power and Wisdom identifies several "power robbers" (behavior patterns which prevent full potential from being realized and inhibit success) and offers insight into changing these behavior patterns with a view toward confident, effective communication. It outlines the true meaning of feminism clearly and consisely. Thought provoking and extremely well written. Strongly recommend as a must read book!

A great confidence builder for any woman in the workplace

In Power and Wisdom Priscilla Marrotta clearly identifies the issues that face women in the workplace and then carefully takes the reader through some basic self-assessment steps. Using many true stories, and offering confidence building tips, this is an ideal disussion tool for mentors and work colleagues. It validates women's efforts to take their place along side men and share equally in the power of management and decision making. Also has a great resources section at the end, including a list of every key women's group.

A must for every woman ( & man) who wants it all, & then some

Great advise for all who want to make the most of their talents and expertise in the business world. Dr. Marotta shares simple but profound insight on the subject of power: how to get it and how to keep it. She takes the wisdom of the ages and applies it to the modern world. Highly recommended.