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Summary
PRAISE FOR From CINDERELLA to CEO
"The storybook Cinderella sits and waits for her prince charming to come. From Cinderella to CEO is a rewrite for modern day Cinderellas. This book tells women to climb on their own horse and ride to their destiny. It's full of great road maps on everything from how to survive a wicked boss to how to surround yourself with swans!"
--Pat Schroeder, former Congresswoman, President & CEO of the Association of American Publishers
"Cary Broussard has produced a great compass for women who are navigating their journey through work life. This is a primer that turns fairy tales into actionable road signs that will transform starry-eyed neophytes into seasoned professionals. This book is much more than a 'yellow brick road' map. It is an atlas that not only helps the reader plot her successful course; but, it also underscores ways for managing a successful career, as well as identifies road markers and landmines that could derail a career. It is a must read."
--Esther Silver-Parker, Vice President of Diversity Relations, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
"If you have aspirations to be successful and happy in your career, then From Cinderella to CEO is the book for you! Cary Broussard has decoded folklore and articulated a play-by-play game plan to help women win in the ballgame of business. And best of all, this fairy godmentor wisely refers to cutting edge twenty-first century thinking by interpreting business as pleasure!"
--Linda K. Bolliger, Founder & CEO, Boardroom Bound?
"From Cinderella to CEO offers something for everyone. No matter which rung of the corporate ladder you are perched upon you will appreciate Cary J. Broussard's fresh perspective on women in the workplace. Whether you are just starting out, mentoring a new hire, or thinking about starting your own business you'll look at things differently after reading this book. Broussard understands that while work styles may vary by gender, these differences complement each other and savvy employers and employees will prosper when both styles are encouraged to flourish."
--Marti Barletta, author of Marketing to Women: How to Understand, Reach, and Increase Your Share of the World's Largest Market Segment
Author Notes
Cary J. Broussard is nationally known for her work in bringing women's groups together and uniting them to share a common focus
Anita Bell is a freelance writer who has authored or coauthored nine books on career issues, fitness, nutrition, emotional health, parenting, and other topics
Reviews 1
Publisher's Weekly Review
Broussard, an executive at a ?traditional Southern-based? travel hospitality corporation, uses 10 fairy tales, their handsome princes and huntsmen removed, to illustrate ways women can find greater success at work. It?s not quite the same as spinning straw into gold, but the principles she advocates?staying focused and working well with others?can transform an abominable worklife. Though the book?s conceit can seem saccharine, Broussard?s stories don?t shirk the dark side of fairy tales; the poisoned apples, wicked wolves and villains become sadistic bosses, jealous coworkers and insubordinate underlings. Broussard argues against the widely-held notion that female bosses are more likely to resent ambitious women subordinates and downplays workplace jealousy among women, instead positing ?the evil queen might be a man.? The result is a deliberately non-threatening chorus of female empowerment, with tips on how to navigate office politics and advance your career. She sometimes shoehorns discussions of multiculturalism, sexual harassment and creating a professional wardrobe into ill-fitting fairy tales, and neologisms such as ?fairy godmentor? may annoy some readers, but women looking for easy-to-digest workplace motivation and gender-specific affirmation will find it here. (Oct.) Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.
Table of Contents
| Acknowledgments | p. v |
| Introduction | p. ix |
| Chapter 1 Cinderella: Picture Yourself at the Palace and Find a Fairy Godmentor | p. 1 |
| Chapter 2 Snow White: Whistle While You Work and Win Loyal Allies | p. 23 |
| Chapter 3 Little Red Riding Hood: Stay on the Right Path and You Can Fend Off the Wolf Yourself | p. 45 |
| Chapter 4 Hansel and Gretel: Find Your Way through the Forest to a New Job | p. 65 |
| Chapter 5 The Ugly Duckling: Paddle Your Way into a Group that Recognizes Your Strengths | p. 87 |
| Chapter 6 Thumbelina: Think Big, Show Initiative, and Do Well by Doing Good | p. 107 |
| Chapter 7 Sleeping Beauty: Be Inclusive and Wake Up to Your Full Potential | p. 127 |
| Chapter 8 The Red Shoes: Keep Your Work Life from Spinning out of Control | p. 147 |
| Chapter 9 Rapunzel: Share Your Ideas and Passion, and Make Your Voice Heard | p. 169 |
| Chapter 10 Beauty and the Beast: Stand by Your Decisions, Take Risks, and Recognize Opportunity Like a CEO | p. 191 |
| Organizations and Resources | p. 213 |
| Index | p. 217 |
