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The Politics of Promotion: How High-Achieving Women Get Ahead and Stay Ahead QUOTES

The Politics of Promotion: How High-Achieving Women Get Ahead and Stay Ahead QUOTES

1 " Political skills are essential career competencies to get ahead and stay ahead. "

― Bonnie Marcus , The Politics of Promotion: How High-Achieving Women Get Ahead and Stay Ahead

2 " Our hesitancy to take credit for our accomplishments results in a loss of power, influence, and political capital in the workplace. "

― Bonnie Marcus , The Politics of Promotion: How High-Achieving Women Get Ahead and Stay Ahead

3 " Understanding who you are is critical for your career advancement. Self-awareness helps you get ahead. "

― Bonnie Marcus , The Politics of Promotion: How High-Achieving Women Get Ahead and Stay Ahead

4 " When you feel good about the value you offer the organization, communicating and demonstrating your value to others is much easier. "

― Bonnie Marcus , The Politics of Promotion: How High-Achieving Women Get Ahead and Stay Ahead

5 " As a leader, it’s critical to take the time to reflect in order to create a powerful vision for the company. "

― Bonnie Marcus , The Politics of Promotion: How High-Achieving Women Get Ahead and Stay Ahead

6 " Successful leaders know how to line up support for their initiatives and create the right environment for change and innovation. "

― Bonnie Marcus , The Politics of Promotion: How High-Achieving Women Get Ahead and Stay Ahead

7 " Observe the behavior of your environment carefully for clues as to what is acceptable and rewarded. "

― Bonnie Marcus , The Politics of Promotion: How High-Achieving Women Get Ahead and Stay Ahead

8 " Say it out loud: “I’m not done yet!” Own it. Live it. "

― Bonnie Marcus , The Politics of Promotion: How High-Achieving Women Get Ahead and Stay Ahead

9 " When did wrinkles become shameful and when did we start buying into all this bullshit? "

― Bonnie Marcus , The Politics of Promotion: How High-Achieving Women Get Ahead and Stay Ahead

10 " The bottom line is that gendered ageism is a factor in our careers. There’s no denying it. "

― Bonnie Marcus , The Politics of Promotion: How High-Achieving Women Get Ahead and Stay Ahead

11 " When you're fearful of aging, you don't step into your full power and potential. "

― Bonnie Marcus , The Politics of Promotion: How High-Achieving Women Get Ahead and Stay Ahead

12 " What a waste of time it is to be anxious and worried about aging instead of living. "

― Bonnie Marcus , The Politics of Promotion: How High-Achieving Women Get Ahead and Stay Ahead

13 " You can’t sit on your ass and wait for things to miraculously happen for you. "

― Bonnie Marcus , The Politics of Promotion: How High-Achieving Women Get Ahead and Stay Ahead

14 " Our age works against us, as does our gender, and we can’t take this shit lying down. "

― Bonnie Marcus , The Politics of Promotion: How High-Achieving Women Get Ahead and Stay Ahead

15 " Loving yourself is badass, about as badass as you can get. "

― Bonnie Marcus , The Politics of Promotion: How High-Achieving Women Get Ahead and Stay Ahead

16 " It’s your time and you have to claim it. "

― Bonnie Marcus , The Politics of Promotion: How High-Achieving Women Get Ahead and Stay Ahead

17 " It’s time for women fifty and beyond to claim their workplace power. "

― Bonnie Marcus , The Politics of Promotion: How High-Achieving Women Get Ahead and Stay Ahead

18 " Being a badass means owning who you are, owning your experience, your wisdom, your talent, your age. "

― Bonnie Marcus , The Politics of Promotion: How High-Achieving Women Get Ahead and Stay Ahead

19 " Self-promotion is a leadership and political skill that is critical to master in order to navigate the realities of the workplace and position you for success. "

― Bonnie Marcus , The Politics of Promotion: How High-Achieving Women Get Ahead and Stay Ahead