I’d Rather Be in Charge: A Legendary Business Leader Shows You How to Find Joy, Power, and Pride at Work

Former Ogilvy & Mather CEO and undersecretary of state Beers distills her considerable knowledge to help women lead, inspire, and influence others. She urges women to change how they view themselves at work and change the perception of those around them in order to make their potential apparent. To do this, women should understand that men work differently, and that the expectations placed on women in the workplace go beyond being able to run the show. Beers strongly advocates getting to know yourself so that taking charge is inevitable, and offers five questions to clarify your true nature. Along the way, Beers shares constructive and cautionary stories that illustrate positive, as well as negative, interactions and behavior. While she provides worthwhile advice throughout, her most valuable counsel is on the double-edged sword of communication and knowing when to take the lead. A role model and champion to all women who want to make the most of their careers, Beers offers useful guidance on how to seize opportunities, be influential, and shape events. Agent: Jan Miller, Dupree Miller Literary Agency. (Feb.)