Sun Tzu for Women : The Art of War for Winning in Business

"He who is well prepared and lies in wait for an enemy who is not well prepared will win." —Sun Tzu, The Art of War. As a woman, you've got natural strengths in diplomacy, creating strategies, and forming relationships. Now use the timeless principles of Sun Tzu's Art of War to leverage these valuable assets to build your career and trump your male colleagues. From business planning to the boardroom, Becky Sheetz-Runkle helps you apply the advice of Sun Tzu to develop the inner tenacity that will elevate you to the peak of your potential. Whether you're relying on networking to win allies or maneuvering to gain decisive advantage, this tactical guide shows how to harness your intuition, passion, and intelligence—and achieve long-lasting success in business.

For twenty-five centuries, men have used Sun Tzu's classic The Art of War as a guide to conflict. In recent years, it's been a guide to climbing the corporate ladder. But this book shows that there are more paths to winning than frontal assault. You can learn from the ancient Chinese strategist how to apply the feminine principle to the business world--and win every time.

Whether it's relying on networking skills to win allies or maneuvering to gain a decisive advantage, the author shows through dozens of case studies from prominent women in business how to overcome the odds, defeat opponents, and forge successful careers.

The tenets of Sun Tzu lend themselves to women's natural strengths in diplomacy and relationship-building. With this interpretation, you'll learn to leverage these valuable assets to trump your male colleagues every time.

"For twenty-five centuries, men have used Sun Tzu's classic The Art of War as a guide to conflict. In recent years, it's been a guide to climbing the corporate ladder. But this book shows that there are more paths to winning than frontal assault. You can learn from the ancient Chinese strategist how to apply the feminine principle to the business world - and win every time. Whether it's relying on networking skills to win allies or maneuvering to gain a decisive advantage, the author shows through dozens of case studies from prominent women in business how to overcome the odds, defeat opponents, and forge successful careers. The tenets of Sun Tzu lend themselves to women's natural strengths in diplomacy and relationship-building. With this interpretation, you'll learn to leverage these valuable assets to trump your male colleagues every time."--Publisher's description Becky Sheetz-Runkle, experta en mercadotecnia y practicante de las artes marciales, reinterpreta El arte de la guerra, el clásico de Sun Tzu, para que las mujeres lo apliquen en el lugar de trabajo. El guerrero y estratega militar chino escribió su obra maestra hace unos 2.500 años, pero sus preceptos son tan pertinentes hoy para el entorno corporativo como lo fueron en los campos de batalla de la Antigüedad. Sheetz-Runkle extrapola lecciones empresariales de las máximas de Sun Tzu para ayudar a las mujeres a mejorar sus atributos, superar los obstáculos y avanzar en su carrera. El libro se basa en pasajes del clásico y en los consejos e historias de la autora sobre las mujeres de hoy. Aunque muchos de los consejos del libro son trillados, getAbstract recomienda a las mujeres que lo lean para fortificarse en el campo de batalla corporativo Introduction to the battlefield Indomitable spirit The quest for excellence Technique : your advantage Self-confidence Focus Conquering fear Innovation Duty Authenticity Harness deception to shape perception Preparedness Understanding yourself Understanding and leveraging others Practicing basics Battlefield wisdom Continuous learning. Whether it's relying on networking skills to win allies or maneuvering to gain a decisive advantage, this title shows through dozens of case studies from prominent women in business how to overcome the odds, defeat opponents, and forge successful careers.