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Judith Humphrey. Taking the Stage
Dedication
Preface
Introduction
Part One. Choose to Take the Stage
Chapter One. We Have Been Taught to Fit In, Not Stand Out
Girls Are Taught to Fit In
Women Are Reluctant to Stand Out
If We Don't Stand Out, We Can't Be Outstanding
Advice for Leaders of Women
Chapter Two. Silence the Inner Crow
What the Inner Crow Says
How Can You Silence Your Inner Crow?
Advice for Leaders of Women
Chapter Three. Develop a Center Stage Mindset
Step 1: Know You Deserve the Spotlight
Step 2: Seize Opportunities to Shine
Step 3: Don't Retreat to the Wings
Advice for Leaders of Women
Chapter Four. Speak Up Confidently
Show Up
Prepare, Prepare, Prepare
Listen…to Others and to Yourself
Speak with Substance
Develop a Political “Sixth Sense”
Be Direct
Advice for Leaders of Women
Chapter Five. Be Assertive, Not Aggressive
Assertive Women Are Often Perceived as Aggressive
Don't Worry About Being Called Bossy
Avoid Aggressiveness; It Doesn't Work for Women or Men
Advice for Leaders of Women
Chapter Six. Promote Yourself
An Appetite for Humble Pie
How to Promote Yourself
Learn to Brag
Promoting Yourself in Every Situation
Advice for Leaders of Women
Chapter Seven. Be Courageous
Courage to Put Your Hand Up
Courage to Challenge Others
Courage to Take On a New Role
Courage to Break Into the Boys' Club
Courage to Be Yourself
Advice for Leaders of Women
Chapter Eight. Hold Your Ground
If Someone Interrupts You
If Someone Takes Your Idea
If Someone Challenges You
If Someone Blindsides You
If Someone Is Sexist toward You
If Someone Bullies You
Advice for Leaders of Women
Part Two. Create a Strong Script
Chapter Nine. Portray Yourself as a Leader
We Focus on Our Flaws, Fears, and Foibles
Create Your Leadership Profile
Advice for Leaders of Women
Chapter Ten. Strengthen Your Language
Weak Language Patterns Women Use
Edit Your Language
Advice for Leaders of Women
Chapter Eleven. Structure Your Script
Design of the Script
Advice for Leaders of Women
Chapter Twelve. Master Meeting Scripts
Formal Meeting Talks
Informal Meeting Remarks
Off-the-Cuff Meeting Remarks
Advice for Leaders of Women
Chapter Thirteen. Craft Career Conversations
Networking Conversations
Conversation with a Sponsor
Conversation with an Employer
Conversation with Your Manager
Advice for Leaders of Women
Chapter Fourteen. Elevate Your Elevator Scripts
Focus Your Thinking
Create Your Script
Advice for Leaders of Women
Part Three. Unlock the Power of Your Voice
Chapter Fifteen. Begin by Breathing
The Importance of Breath
Why We Lose Touch with Our Breath
Finding Your Breath
Advice for Leaders of Women
Chapter Sixteen. Find Your Full Sound
Surrendering Vocal Power
Regaining Your Full Vocal Power
Advice for Leaders of Women
Chapter Seventeen. Develop Your Leader’s Voice
Our Many Voices
Your Authentic Leadership Voice
Advice for Leaders of Women
Chapter Eighteen. Pace Yourself
Why We Talk Too Fast
Owning the Room
Advice for Leaders of Women
Chapter Nineteen. Be Expressive
Down with Upspeak
Mind Your Monotone
Don't Get Stuck in the Upper Registers
Vary Your Sound
Advice for Leaders of Women
Chapter Twenty. Articulate Clearly
Why A-R-T-I-C-U-L-A-T-E?
The Art of Articulation
Advice for Leaders of Women
Part Four. Stand Out on Stage
Chapter Twenty-One. Understand the Power of Presence
Advice for Leaders of Women
Chapter Twenty-Two. Be Fearless on Stage
Why Do We Fear the Stage?
Becoming Fearless on Stage
Advice for Leaders of Women
Chapter Twenty-Three. Sit Tall, Stand Tall
The Incredible Shrinking Woman
Sit Tall
Stand Tall
Advice for Leaders of Women
Chapter Twenty-Four. Strengthen Your Body Language
Head
Eyes
Mouth
Arms and Hands
Advice for Leaders of Women
Chapter Twenty-Five. She's Smart.. but She Doesn't Look It
Rule 1. Dress for Your Corporate Environment
Rule 2. Dress for the Job You Want
Rule 3. Dress for the People You'll See
Rule 4. Shun Sexy If You Want to Get Ahead
Rule 5. Beware Bangs and Bangles
Rule 6. Follow the First Five Rules – but Develop Your Own Style
Advice for Leaders of Women
Conclusion. The World Is Your Stage
Acknowledgments
About the Author
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Index
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