Kick Some Glass : Ten Ways Women Succeed At Work on Their Own Terms

Kick Some Glass is the rule smashing guide for ambitious women who want to build a career and life on their own terms. This is not a one-size-fits all career guide but a top-to-bottom inside out do-it-yourself career guide for women. Authors Portia Mount and Jennifer Martineau share research-backed data on how women leaders can succeed including: how to discovering the hidden values that drive decision making; uncovering conscious and unconscious mental models that can hold you back; and learning how to build risk tolerance to create opportunities for personal and professional growth. Highlighted throughout the book are stories and advice from women who’ve paved their own way to success that will inspire and challenge readers to build the career of their dreams.

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From the Back Cover

Tyra MarianiExecutive Vice President, New America
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"Kick Some Glass is a blueprint for women to learn what we've always known we were capable of: leading authentic, remarkable careers on our own terms."--Christine Duffy, President, Carnival Cruise Line "Not your typical career advice book for women. Jennifer Martineau and Portia Mount give you refreshing, practical advice you can use to define your career and personal success on your terms. The book features hands-on activities and sharp insights from successful leaders that encourage you to explore your talents, beliefs, and experiences that may have remained hidden but are centers of strength. Most important, Martineau and Mount sound a clarion call to women everywhere: step out of the shadows and lead! Now more than ever, we need more women leaders. It's a challenge I hope every woman will accept after reading Kick Some Glass."
Lisa Kay SolomonChair, Transformational Practices and Leadership, Singularity University
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"Becoming an influential leader isn't a mystery or the result of lucky breaks. In Kick Some Glass, leadership experts and practitioners Jennifer Martineau and Portia Mount share research-based, actionable practices to help women build the self-clarity, intention, and agency they require to become the leaders they aspire to be--now."
Christine DuffyPresident, Carnival Cruise Line
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"Kick Some Glass is a blueprint for women to learn what we've always known we were capable of: leading authentic, remarkable careers on our own terms."
Jen GreshamFounder, Everyday Bright
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"Whether you are looking to change your career or get more out of the one you have, Kick Some Glass offers refreshingly practical advice that actually works. The authors draw on their own experiences, along with those of leaders with a wide array of backgrounds, to produce a book that is compelling and useful."
Cutler DawsonVice Admiral, U.S. Navy (Ret.), President/CEO, Navy Federal Credit Union
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"Developing and retaining leaders is the lifeblood of any successful organization. Kick Some Glass delivers valuable insights for women, as well as men who are seeking to support and develop women in leadership roles."
Amanda EllisExecutive Director, Hawaii and Asia-Pacific, Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability, Arizona State University, and former New Zealand Ambassador to the United Nations
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"This is the book I've been waiting for all my career(s)! Relevant research, insightful interviews with diverse leaders, practical quizzes, and an inclusive online community to cocreate leadership futures."
Dr. Susan R. MadsenOrin R. Woodbury Professor of Leadership and Ethics, Woodbury School of Business, Utah Valley University
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"This is one of those rare books that successfully engages the reader by sharing the latest research through stories, tips, and questions. It will help all women think more deeply and strategically about what success means to them in the workplace and in life."
Tsegga S. MedhinPresident, North Carolina Chapter, UN Women
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"As a technology and women's advocate, I believe Kick Some Glass is the new operating system of a singular movement. Jennifer and Portia's book will help us install the code and integrate it into our journey as changemakers, global shapers, and emerging leaders."
Tsegga S. MedhinPresident, North Carolina Chapter, UN Women
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"As a technology and women's advocate, I believe Kick Some Glass is the new operating system of a singular movement. Jennifer and Portia's book will help us install the code and integrate it into our journey as changemakers, global shapers, and emerging leaders."
Andrea ConnerPresident, ATHENA International
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"Kick Some Glass validates everything I have learned and experienced pursuing my passion to empower women and balance the voice of leadership worldwide. Thank you, Jennifer and Portia, for identifying the barriers and opportunities that women face to become leaders. Leadership is a journey fulfilled when we can live it authentically."
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REVIEWS

5/5
Merry
5/5
06/19/19

"A Women's Book for Everyone"

Kick Some Glass offered practical insights that are relevant to a broad group of women, no matter what your position or career goals, there is something in this book for everyone. I had many key takeaways and “wow” moments in every chapter. The book helped to validate many of my thoughts and experiences and empowered me to make changes in the way I treat myself and perceive myself in the work world.

Heather Mash
5/5
01/20/19

"Excellent read"

Tiff and Dean
5/5
10/23/20

"A Must Read!"

Beth
5/5
08/06/20

"Relevant for every woman's leadership journey"

Tracy
5/5
10/31/18

"Enhance your career experience and your life"

Lisa T.
5/5
11/18/18

"Very relevant to all women in today's working world."