The Little Black Book of Success - by Elaine Meryl Brown & Marsha Haygood & Rhonda Joy McLean (Hardcover)

About the Book

Three high-powered black female executives become the mentors every woman wants as she climbs the corporate ladder. This book contains gems of leadership principles, behaviors, and skills learned from the authors' years of collective corporate experience.

Book Synopsis

This invaluable "mentor in your pocket" by three dynamic and successful black female executives will help all black women, at any level of their careers, play the power game--and win.

Rich with wisdom, this practical gem focuses on the building blocks of true leadership--self-confidence, effective communication, collaboration, and courage--while dealing specifically with stereotypes (avoid the Mammy Trap, and don't become the Angry Black Woman) and the perils of self-victimization (don't assume that every challenge occurs because you are black or female).

Some leaders are born, but most leaders are made--and The Little Black Book of Success will show you how to make it to the top, one step at a time.

Review Quotes

"Good counsel comes to us in myriad ways. The Little Black Book of Success clearly qualifies as one. It's chock full of sound and thoughtful advice on how to build a successful business career. I commend it not just to black women, but to anyone seeking wisdom on leadership and success."--Richard Parsons, Chairman, Citigroup

"The Little Black Book of Success is, without a doubt, one of the most comprehensive and relevant books that women can read to achieve the job success they desire. It answers the tough questions, offers experience-based insights, and outlines strategies that are sure to make you a front-runner in the race to workplace excellence."--Elaine McCollins Flake, Co-Pastor, Greater Allen Cathedral

About the Author

Elaine Meryl Brown is vice president, special markets and Cinemax Group, at HBO. Prior to joining HBO, she was a creative director at Showtime Networks. An Emmy Award-winning writer and the author of the novels Lemon City and Playing by the Rules, she is currently writing a young adult fiction series. She lives in New Jersey.

Marsha Haygood is the president and founder of StepWise Associates, LLC, a career and personal development consultancy. She was formerly the executive vice president of human resources and administration at New Line Cinema and Orion Pictures. She lives in New York and Florida.

Rhonda Joy McLean is deputy general counsel of Time Inc. and the former assistant regional director of the Northeast Region of the Federal Trade Commission. She has worked as a corporate litigator in a major New York law firm and taught administrative law at the City University of New York. She lives in New York City.