Lois Frankel: Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office
Lois Frankel is the President of Corporate Coaching International, a bestselling author, executive coach, and an internationally-recognized expert in the field of leadership development for women. She is the author of the New York Times bestselling books Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office*, Nice Girls Don’t Get Rich*, and Nice Girls Just Don’t Get It*.
Key Points
Women often back off when they see things get competitive.
Don’t confuse other people in the workplace with relationships you’ve had in the past.
When negotiating, women should focus more on the relationship.
Bonus Audio
Behavior has changed, attitudes haven’t
Don’t be the company’s conscience
Resources Mentioned
Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office* by Lois Frankel
Nice Girls Don't Get Rich* by Lois Frankel
The Male Factor: The Unwritten Rules, Misperceptions, and Secret Beliefs of Men in the Workplace* by Shaunti Feldhahn
“Ask Liz” with Liz Weston
Connect with Lois Frankel on LinkedIn
Book Notes
Download my highlights from Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office in PDF format (free membership required).
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