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Take Back Your Power

10 New Rules for Women at Work

Deborah Liu

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Take Back Your Power
Acknowledge the Unequal Playing Field+
Revoke Your Free Passes+
Amplify Your Superpower+
Build Firm Foundations at Home+
Reverse Engineer Your Legacy+

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Question 1 of 6
What did Deborah Liu realize she was doing wrong at the Money 20/20 conferences?
  • A. She was aggressively demanding attention, which alienated her male colleagues.
  • B. She was allowing people to assume her male colleague was in charge, feeding a harmful narrative.
  • C. She was focusing too much on systemic issues rather than her individual performance.
  • D. She was refusing to give the keynote address unless she was paid equally to her male peers.
Question 2 of 6
What is the 'invisible tax' mentioned in the text regarding working mothers?
  • A. The cost of extra childcare that working mothers must pay out of pocket.
  • B. The tendency for women to be assigned administrative tasks that don't lead to promotions.
  • C. The decrease in salary women experience after having children, while men often see an increase.
  • D. The emotional toll of having to choose between being liked and being powerful.
Question 3 of 6
According to leadership coach Carol Isozaki, what is a 'free pass' in the context of the workplace?
  • A. A way we permit ourselves to relinquish our power in exchange for short-term comfort.
  • B. A company policy that allows employees to take unlimited time off for family emergencies.
  • C. A systemic barrier that allows male employees to advance faster than female employees.
  • D. An excuse given by management to avoid addressing gender inequality and microaggressions.
Question 4 of 6
What key lesson is demonstrated by Sylvia Acevedo's career trajectory as a rocket scientist and CEO?
  • A. You should hide your differences to blend into male-dominated fields like STEM.
  • B. The most effective way to lead is to mimic the traits that are traditionally prized in the workplace.
  • C. Women must choose between having a successful career and building a firm foundation at home.
  • D. Success comes from leaning into your unique differences and asserting that you belong.
Question 5 of 6
How does the text suggest couples handle the imbalance of the 'second shift' (childcare and housework)?
  • A. By having the female partner step back from her career temporarily until the children are older.
  • B. By identifying necessary tasks, dividing them, and letting each person decide how and when to do their share.
  • C. By outsourcing all domestic chores so both partners can focus equally on their careers.
  • D. By requiring the male partner to take on the role of 'lead parent' and give up his career ambitions.
Question 6 of 6
Why does Deborah Liu recommend the exercise of writing your own obituary?
  • A. To prepare yourself for the inevitable failures you will face in a biased workplace.
  • B. To help you realize that professional success is meaningless compared to family life.
  • C. To practice your writing skills and develop a more compelling personal brand.
  • D. To empower yourself by getting clear on your ultimate legacy and how you want to be remembered.

Take Back Your Power — Full Chapter Overview

Take Back Your Power Summary & Overview

Take Back Your Power (2022) is part memoir, part practical guide to making your mark as a woman in the workplace. Through a wide-ranging selection of anecdotes from women at the top of their fields, it offers ten rules for career success and shares the mindsets and strategies that make each possible.

Who Should Listen to Take Back Your Power?

  • Female business leaders and employees
  • People from underrepresented backgrounds looking to make their mark at work
  • Men committed to fostering equality in the workplace

About the Author: Deborah Liu

Deborah Liu is an American tech executive who has held senior roles at eBay, PayPal, and Facebook. Today, Liu is the president and CEO of Ancestry and serves on the boards of Intuit and Women in Product. Liu was named one of Business Insider’s Most Powerful Female Engineers in 2018 and Entrepreneur’s 100 Women of Influence in 2022. She is a current member of the Committee of 100.

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