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Basic Black: The Essential Guide for Getting Ahead at Work (and in Life) (精装)
by Cathie Black
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Self help, Personal success |
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Publishers Weekly, USA
<2007-12-19 00:00>
Media mogul Black, president of Hearst Magazines (Cosmopolitan, Esquire, Harper's Bazaar and O), delivers a memoir masquerading as a guide to career and life. Enthusiastic and hard-working, Black was one of the first women to take a major role in American magazine and newspaper publishing. She came to Hearst by way of New York magazine, where she was the first woman publisher of a weekly consumer magazine, and USA Today, which she helped build from a small upstart into one of the country's most widely read daily papers. Though she positions herself as a role model for professional women, her advice is slim and scattershot. The book mainly consists of anecdotes from her working life and fawning praise for Al Neuharth, retired chairman and CEO of newspaper publisher Gannett Co. and her unofficial mentor. It's an interesting portrait of a groundbreaking career, but Black backs up her own story with only a note or two of advice, waiting until nearly the end of the book to tackle what she originally claims is her main point: the 360 Life, or the difficulty of balancing work with personal life. While the author's life is an interesting one, readers looking for tips will do better with a more pointed book. (Oct.)
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Meg Whitman, President & CEO, eBay Inc., USA
<2007-12-19 00:00>
Basic Black does a great job of telling the story of how Cathie deftly navigated the challenges of the workplace and the media business, while also trying to balance the demands of a busy life. Her practical tips on handling typical workplace situations make this an important read for any woman who wants to become a better colleague, a better leader ... and a better person. |
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Gayle King, editor-at-large of O, The Oprah Magazine, USA
<2007-12-19 00:00>
Bravo for Basic Black! After reading this book, I understand more than ever why Cathie Black is the huge success she is today. She’s totally fearless! She shares her triumphs, but perhaps best of all, she shares her mistakes so that we can learn from them. I love her candor. Whether you're starting your career or going full throttle, you will benefit from Cathie's insights into business - and life. Basic Black is a true must-read.
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Suze Orman, author of Women and Money and The Nine Steps to Financial Freedom, USA
<2007-12-19 00:00>
I’m a big Cathie Black fa - in part because we both believe that where you come from in no way determines where you can get to. If you think it, you can create it.Cathie’s career is living proof of that and her experiences, both professional and personal, make for fascinating reading. The life lessons in these pages are smart, true, and reassuring, no matter where you are in your career.
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Rosabeth Moss Kanter, Harvard Business School professor , USA
<2007-12-19 00:00>
Cathie Black is exactly the kind of mentor every woman needs: a talented executive at the top of her game willing to tell it like it really is. Imagine having a private lunch with one of the most powerful women in business, and then feast on her wonderful book. Basic Black is among the very best insider accounts of how to succeed as a leader. |
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Jeffrey R. Immelt, Chairman and CEO, GE, USA
<2007-12-19 00:00>
Cathie Black demystifies the workplace with her typical brand of pragmatic insight and engaging humor. Basic Black provides a practical guide to the traits we see demonstrated by our greatest leaders at GE - passion, drive, attitude, risk taking, and the ability to nurture and develop great talent. I had fun reading Basic Black, and thought to myself...This is someone I would like to work for. |
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Donna Karan, Designer , USA
<2007-12-19 00:00>
As every woman needs basic black in her wardrobe, she also needs Basic Black on her bookshelf. This is the perfect handbook on getting ahead while staying true to yourself."
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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-12-19 00:00>
Her simple yet concise language makes her point speak absolutely loudly and clearly. It is strong and convincing. It is positive and powerful. It is work wisdom and life wisdom. It makes me realize the mistakes I made in a work environment in the past, and it helps me foresee my future's potential issues and possible problems with people in general other than at a work place. She is certainly not shy about sharing her own and first-hand experience in her book. For that, thankfully, I am reconfirmed that my former boss was not the worst boss ever in the world!!
I believe some people might think it is a book written for young women, but I have a different take on it. She mentioned a lot of the qualities and personality traits that attributed to her success today that, really, not every one of my supervisors or bosses possess. And it is definitely true how little things make a difference in one's career and results of managing. |
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Patricia Punt (MSL quote), USA
<2007-12-19 00:00>
Basic Black is a great resource; buy it, read it, and keep it handy because you'll find yourself dipping into it time and again. There is a lot of good practical advice here delivered in a very readable manner. Inspiring and quotable Cathie Black takes the reader by the hand and explains what it means to have it all. Learn how to "orchestrate (and expect)your own success" (pg 225). note: at first I was surprised by the red type but quickly came to appreciate the innovation. Great book. Buy it for yourself. It would also make a great gift.
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Mohnke (MSL quote), USA
<2007-12-19 00:00>
I recommend this book to any woman who works, whether that work be paid or volunteer.
I have been a professional volunteer for more than 16 years now, and I thought I had seen it all, but I still come across people and events that are less than easy to deal with. Cathie has given some very valuable pointers in dealing with difficult people and situations that I found both amusing and practical.
This book is easy to read, and by using her own life story as the examples, gives a very "real" feel to the book.
This book will continue to be a resource as I encounter new ideas and new situations, that I am unfamiliar with. It's already filed with my other reference materials!
I am giving this book to several of my friends, who I'm sure will enjoy it as much as I have. |
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