The Power of Women United

by Tina Dezsi and Lia Bandola

Women represent 46 percent of the North American workforce, but hold just over six percent of the highest paying positions in the largest 500 companies. Women face many unique challenges in both their... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0981939813
• ISBN13: 9780981939810
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Ultimate Publishing House
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Inspirational!

I first saw the POWE women at a networking event in Toronto, ON Canada. I rushed home and went to their website and knew that what I had been searching for had been found. I quickly bought their book and another one for a close friend. This book is an inspiration to all women who are looking for opportunities to meet 22 phenomenal women who are not afraid to share their deeply personal stories, their struggles and successes. Not only can you be motivated by the book, but these women have formed their own organization for ALL women to join. When I found POWE (Power of Women Exchange,) I knew that I had found what I was searching for and as Oprah says, a whisper was all that I needed to hear, to join! Without hesitation, I joined a local POWE group even before I went to my first meeting. Thinking of the story in "Acres of Diamonds" this group was in my very own backyard, but as time is the wisest counsellor, I found them when I truly needed them. POWE offers networking opportunities, meeting new business and personal friends, ability to attend business seminars, educational classes and social gatherings. In a time when we are so disconnected from human interaction due to technology, it is wonderful and refreshing to belong to such a positive, uplifting group of women, who wish, hope and help guide you on your very own personal road to business success! Donna Miller Voice Over Artist "Vocally Speaking"

If we are united we will succeed!

Anyone who has never done any networking seems to cringe when you tell them it is an effective step in doing business. In the Power of Women United, Tina and Lia have gathered the best networking stories from strong women who have used networking to build successful relationships. This book will help you follow your dreams, earn respect, network and build relationships with other women and achieve success. If you read these stories and put these skills to work for you, you will be successful. Avoid the mistakes they have made by listening and learning to others who have been there and done that.

The Power of Women United: Confidence Born of Strength and Wisdom by Tina Dezsi and Lia Bandola

Did you know that (according to Catalyst research and advisory group) women comprise 46% of the North American workforce, but they occupy only 6% of the highest-paying positions in the largest 500 companies? While there may be many explanations for this phenomenon, the causes ultimately may be rooted in the fact that many women face unique challenges in their professional and personal lives that involve balancing their many professional and personal responsibilities within environments that were created by and developed for men. Here Dezsi and Bandola, business founders of the Canadian women's networking organization The Power of Women Exchange (POWE; http://www.powe.ca), compile inspirational, self-help essays written by twenty, successful, entrepreneurial women as well as themselves who forged their own paths. Working in many different business fields including bookkeeping, business training, communications, consulting, direct sales, event planning, health industries, information technology, legal services, marketing, personal coaching, and real estate investing, contributors share their unique stories as well as impart advice to readers. In their concise and nicely written contributions, they cover diverse topics of interest to women, not limited to adopting positive body language, building powerful relationships, capitalizing upon one's value, developing confidence, discovering one's true self and passion, dressing for success, earning respect, embracing change, finding mentors and role models, following one's dreams, juggling work and family lives, moving beyond one's comfort zone, networking, overcoming fear, public speaking, utilizing technology in the pursuit of success, and more. Each chapter is ended by a one-page biography about its author and a black-and-white photograph of her. Contributors' biographies include references to their authors' businesses and websites. Intended as a "reference guide" for women as well as "a source of motivation and encouragement," this book provides a lot of practical information, many tools, and valuable advice. It is highly recommended for women entrepreneurs as well as for others. A worthwhile purchase for many public libraries in the United States and Canada