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prevent you from reaching your career goals. So it’s important to
know all aspects of who you are.
In your career, as in everything else, you have choices. I am glad
you have made the choice to read this book, and allow it to help you
look within yourself, to find the courage to step out of your comfort
zone, and to learn the important skills missing from your executive
portfolio.
As more and more change comes to our world of work—from
technological innovation, to increasing diversity across the United
States and the globe, to the coming wave of baby-boomer retire-
ments—there is going to be a leadership vacuum. Women are well
positioned to fill this void and to be a vital resource for addressing
new demands from customers all over the world. The question to
ask yourself is: How can I become one of the many women poised
for this opportunity?

Why This Book?

My hope is that after reading this book you’ll know how to recog-
nize and tap into your own power, how to identify the things that
keep you from moving forward, and how to take responsibility for
your own success.
So read on, and then identify the leadership position you want
and go for it. Be clear on what you envision for yourself and know
how you’ll invest in your talents to get there.
And remember, once women free themselves from the sticky
floors, there is no glass ceiling. Instead, the sky is the limit!