What It Takes: Speak Up, Step Up, Move Up: A Modern Woman's Guide to Success in Business

by Amy Henry

Book Overview

Amy Henry, a formidable businesswoman and the last woman standing on NBC's hit reality show "The Apprentice," shares her experiences, tips, and in-your-face advice for moving up in today's workplace. Yes, men have written the rules for a long time---in "What It Takes," Amy Henry shows young businesswomen how to make those rules work for them. With a ten-year career in business, Amy has shown she has what it takes---determination, brains, creativity,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312340192
• ISBN13: 9780312340193
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.8" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

Great book about what it takes for women in business!!

After reading other women in business books, I read this & thought it was great. This book talks about men & women in the workplace & how we need to act different to get the same things. This is a quick read & gets right to the point. I really believe this book has valuable information to help women, some of it basic, all of it in the modern workplace. Having worked in an office for over 10 years, I have seen mistakes that could have been avoided by reading this book. Some of the things Amy writes about are: -Tooting your own horn -Staying away from gossipy people, they will do nothing for your career but give you a bad reputation -Sexuality in the workplace - how to act & dress sophisticated rather than sexy -How to ask for & negotiate a job offer, promotion, raise & benefits -Networking with the right people -How to deal with emotions at work & picking your battles -How to portray the right image -Not to take things personally The list goes on. There's a lot of helpful information for women in business & I already feel empowered having read this book. I think this is a must for every woman starting out in the business world!

This book is a MUST READ for women

I read this book expecting a lot and I got a lot from it. While other books for women, like "nice girls don't get the corner office" tend to go more into analyzing why women act a certain way, Amy Henry's "What it Takes" does not waste time. This was a quick read but I learned so much about how to "play the game." Being a woman in the consulting world can sometime be aggravating since there are many white men at the top who seem to pave the road for other white men. Amy's book tells you how to play the game that you MUST play in order to get ahead and be taken seriously. I used her techniques and have become a key player and have become highly respected by my peers and bosses. The main point that Amy is trying to get through our heads is that we need to play the same game men play to get a head. If we just follow the "rules" and expect others to notice and reward us, we are joking ourselves. We need to stand up for ourselves like men do, and we can succeed just as men do. This is a great book for younger women just starting their career. I highly reccommend this book.

This book is "What It Takes"

I highly recommend this book to any woman looking to quickly move-up in her company. Even if you did not follow The Apprentice, this book is a great guide to follow in order to help network, promote yourself, ask for promotions, and prioritize challenges to excel outside of your comfort zone in what is still a male dominated corporate America. If you did follow the show, there are good insights sprinkled in of the much publicized relationships from the show and how best to ward off gossip in the workplace. Though quite young at only 30, Amy Henry shares her varied business experiences from her years of sales and business consulting in the male dominated high tech industry proving her credibility to know "What It Takes".

Bravo !! It really works......

I must admit, I normally don't purchase books from people that I have seen on T.V however there was something about Amy's success that made me want to find out how she did it. She is only 2 years older than I am and has accomplished so much. I truly was presently surprised. Some of the tips that she suggested I had used in my current job and they worked. By the way ladies, schmoozing with the big boys pays off more than you ever thought. They love me and are considering me for an Executive position. Amy hits the nail on the head with this book and she really teaches you how to play "the career game" so that you can have everything that you have ever wanted. If you ever wanted to do more in your career, definitely pick up this book. It's a must read. Amy is proof that these tips work !!

"Amy has what it takes"

I recently completed Amy Henry's " Speak up, Step up , Move Up". The topics and insights that Amy outlines in her book should be a guide not only for women in business but us men as well. Amy's unique insight touched on issues that I face on a daily basis as a sales account executive in the software business. It is energetic and positive in it's message and creates a spirit of self empowerment. I have read many business books over the last few years and will have to rank this one as one of the most practical and powerful books that I have had the pleasure of reading. I would recommend this book to anyone that has a desire to achieve success and confidence in their both their professional and personl life. This is one that you will enjoy!!!