It’s a paradox familiar to parents everywhere: girls are achieving like never before, yet they’re consumed with doubt on the inside.
Having said that, I also agree with several other reviewers that this could have been condensed into a terrific artReading this book was a fascinating experience because I realized how little I'd ever really thought about confidence. ISBN-13: 9780062230621 Summary Confidence. Intéressant et quelques apprentissages mais beaucoup de choses connues
I've already recommended it to a few people.
Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. I worry that I won't be able to do enough to help my daughter become a strong successful confident woman.I worry about my daughter.
Recommend this to every woman you know. We want it.
Another part of the book that fascinated me was about perfectionism and how women wear the mantle proudly—but are mostly unaware that it’s actually a hindrance to their own success.
I was fascinated to learn that (among many other things) there are actually neurological differences between men and women, which make women more likely to ruminate and doubt themselves. Easy read and not patronising
Rather, what they do is to synthesize psychological research, epigenetics, and case studies on confidence (and other related concepts such as self-efficacy, optimism, stereotype threat, etc.)
Yet men still predominate in the corporate world. I thoroughly enjoyed this insightful analysis of the confidence gap between men and women in the workplace, and how women can leverage their unique strengths to enhance their confidence. It is not hugely in-depth.
The Confidence Code gave me an “A-Ha!” moment when I realized that I often let my desire for perfection (and my underlying fear of failure) prevent me from even trying.
The machine learned model takes into account factors including: the age of a review, helpfulness votes by customers and whether the reviews are from verified purchases.Sorry, we failed to record your vote. It allows me to recognize in myself when I doubt/ruminate, shut it down, and get on with it. For about a month this past summer, it seemed like every woman I knew was reading and raving about For about a month this past summer, it seemed like every woman I knew was reading and raving about I enjoyed this quick book about confidence in women. I would recommend this to all women, as we need to crack our own Confidence Code. Extremely boring narration on CD. This is not a self-help book, but a journalistic exploration of why women lack confidence compared to men.
Download one of the Free Kindle apps to start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, and computer.To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number.Confidence. Not really about value in corporate America, though I do think this is a worthwhile overall read for all Females.The Confidence Code: The Science and Art of Self-Assurance – What Women Should KnowLet me begin with this: there is some interesting, thought-provoking stuff in Let me begin with this: there is some interesting, thought-provoking stuff in I worry about my daughter. Get ready for some of the best...Not specifically, no. Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote. Review of Confidence Code The Confidence Code by Claire Shipman and Katty Kay is a wonderful book.
Loved it.
That said, for women who are having a tough time finding their voice or courage to speak up at work, for women who aren't sure how to balance that line between passive and aggressive, and for men who want to help empower women to be amazing, this book is incredibly insightful.
The best thing about this book is that it pointed out some alarming facts about just how much women undermine their careers by expecting near perfection of themselves while men are more likely to take chances, such as applying to jobs that they are not technically fully qualified for.
One anecdote that stuck with me was from a female supervisor who worked with two junior staffers. Of the "Lean In" style. We are consulting on changes to the Confidence Code relating to the CMA’s recommendations.
Helpful in thinking how to make changes personally, foster confidence in others. In many cases, this leads to inaction in women, whereas men are hardwired to just keep plugging along whether they succeed or fail.
You also won't find it by simply squaring your shoulders and faking it. We’d love your help.