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The Confidence Code

The Science and Art of Self-Assurance - What Women Should Know

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The Confidence Code

By: Katty Kay, Claire Shipman
Narrated by: Sandy Rustin
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Following the success of Lean In and Why Women Should Rule the World, the authors of the best-selling Womenomics provide an informative and practical guide to understanding the importance of confidence - and learning how to achieve it - for women of all ages and at all stages of their career.

Working women today are better educated and more well-qualified than ever before. Yet men still predominate in the corporate world. In The Confidence Code, Claire Shipman and Katty Kay argue that the key reason is confidence.

Combining cutting-edge research in genetics, gender, behavior, and cognition - with examples from their own lives and those of other successful women in politics, media, and business - Kay and Shipman go beyond admonishing women to "lean in". Instead, they offer the inspiration and practical advice women need to close the gap and achieve the careers they want and deserve.

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©2014 Katty Kay and Claire Shipman (P)2014 HarperCollins Publishers Leadership Management & Leadership Personal Development Self-Esteem Social Sciences Sociology Women in Business Inspiring Women Leadership Motivation
Thorough Research • Engaging Anecdotes • Pleasant Voice • Practical Strategies • Scientific Evidence • Clean Delivery
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some good points but don't feel woman always need to be compared to men to discuss good qualities

some good points

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It was an interesting book. It had a realistic yet gentle approach to explaining confidence. I loved the women empowerment vibe from it. I wouldn't give it 5 stars as there was too much useless fact information.

Good book for realist

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As a young, female Director of Human Resources in a male-dominated industry and a mother of two young girls, this book’s message hit me in a monumental way. I’ve already recommended it to male and female colleagues alike, and I’ve purchased it for some friends and young women within my company. Cheers to raising the next generation of girls to be authentic and confident.

New favorite book

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Empathy, understanding and sharing is the elements that are encouraging trough this book. Really helpful specially with self-acceptance.

Remarkable!

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General outlook on how confidence varies by gender and touches on some, but not a lot of, racial undertones that are determining factors. I like the use of real life stories, but would have liked more examples of how to use the practices as it seemed to die off at the end. Otherwise, great starter or mid-level book for those looking to boost their confidence level while gaining insight into the intricacies of how and why confidence has changed over the ages.

I would have liked more examples, good overall

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New perspectives on women’s confidence and self-assurance research based and well laid out. It’s been an true eye opener and explains behavior in women’s confidence I see everyday including myself.
My take away - finally letting go of “fake it till you make it…”

Every woman should read..

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The science, perspectives and real life lessons were awesome in this book. I learnt a lot about practical steps to take as a woman trying to overcome anxiety.

This is a great book for women

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There was some interesting research, and I did enjoy parts of the book. However, now that I am almost finished, I feel quite frustrated. The authors went from one super high-achiever to another, looking for each woman's secret. Why not have a more diverse field of women to find confidence from? I believe it's unintentional, but that there is a subliminal message in this book that equates confidence strongly with salary and position. They did start with the question of why more women are not "at the top." Unfortunately, that remained the heart of the book, and it did not evolve into a true exploration of how all women, with varying degrees of social ambition, can be more confident. A few quick references to the PTA didn't balance it out for me.

Seeking Confidence from High Achievers

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The book is well written and references numerous scientific studies. I found the book to be enlightening and provided tools to build on women’s strengths and identify shortcoming and how to improve them.

Enlightening

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Very useful for all women, mothers and daughters, educators, bosses and of course sincere fathers, too! The authors thorougly cover their chosen topic about confidence issues of women from all backgrounds: Brain, Genes, Hormones, Environment, History, Society and Parenting, no subject or study in this field which could help us further, is left out. Typical women's work! :-)

Top professional researchers and writers.!

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