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Show Your Worth

8 Intentional Strategies for Women to Emerge as Leaders at Work

Shelmina Babai Abji

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Show Your Worth
Define Success on Your Terms+
Allocate Attention Intentionally+
Believe in Balance+
Authenticity is Your Strength+
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Question 1 of 7
What analogy does the author use to describe allowing other people to define your success?
  • A. It is like climbing a corporate ladder that has missing or broken rungs.
  • B. It is like setting off on a road trip where someone else has picked your destination.
  • C. It is like trying to navigate a ship without a compass or a north star.
  • D. It is like attempting to shatter a glass ceiling without the proper tools.
Question 2 of 7
According to the book, what is the primary lesson from Verna Meyers' career transition from a prestigious law firm to Netflix?
  • A. True success requires sacrificing your personal life for a high-status title.
  • B. You must choose between earning a high salary and having a fulfilling career.
  • C. Success is about aligning with your true calling, even if it means taking a leap into the unknown.
  • D. The best way to achieve corporate leadership is to remain loyal to one prestigious company.
Question 3 of 7
What does the author identify as a professional woman's most valuable yet limited resource?
  • A. Her professional network
  • B. Her emotional intelligence
  • C. Her financial capital
  • D. Her attention
Question 4 of 7
How does the author suggest handling essential but mundane tasks, such as emails and administrative work?
  • A. Delegate them entirely to junior staff members.
  • B. Allocate specific time blocks for them to maintain a balance between strategic progress and day-to-day necessities.
  • C. Ignore them completely to focus exclusively on 'north star' priorities.
  • D. Complete them simultaneously while working on your long-term strategic objectives.
Question 5 of 7
According to the text, what is the crucial first step to achieving a harmonious work-life balance?
  • A. Cultivating a mindset that firmly believes balance is possible.
  • B. Negotiating a flexible work schedule with your manager.
  • C. Hiring outside help to manage domestic and caregiving responsibilities.
  • D. Completely disconnecting from all technology immediately after 5:00 PM.
Question 6 of 7
What practical technique is suggested to prevent the spillover of stress between work and home domains?
  • A. Using routines, such as changing out of office clothes, as psychological cues to transition seamlessly.
  • B. Spending the first hour at home venting about work problems to a family member.
  • C. Keeping your work phone on your person at all times so you are never caught off guard.
  • D. Working from home permanently to blend the two environments together.
Question 7 of 7
What strategy does the author recommend for women who feel compelled to construct a fake corporate image due to a lack of representation?
  • A. Overengineer your outward image so that you blend in seamlessly with the majority.
  • B. Keep personal challenges strictly confidential to maintain a flawless professional facade.
  • C. Wait for colleagues to ask for your opinion before speaking up in meetings.
  • D. Shed societal programming and use strong, assertive language without undermining your ideas.

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Show Your Worth Summary & Overview

Show Your Worth (2022) argues that defining success is a personal journey, one where you shape your own path. It's a guide to crafting a unique success story, understanding the value of your authenticity, and becoming a leader in your own life.

Who Should Listen to Show Your Worth?

  • Women at the start of their careers wondering what their roadmap should be
  • Professional women who want to move their career to the next level
  • Women with a seat in the boardroom who want to define leadership on their own terms

About the Author: Shelmina Babai Abji

Shelmina Babai Abji is a renowned advocate for gender equality and diversity in the corporate world. With over three decades of experience, she has held executive positions at major multinational corporations, empowering women and promoting inclusive leadership throughout her career.

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