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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of
French Women Don't Get Fat comes every woman's guide to
navigating the world of work, living the good life, and savoring
every minute of it.
When Mireille Guiliano became a senior executive and spokesperson for Veuve Clicquot, she took the Champagne to the top of the luxury market, using her distinctive French woman's philosophy and style. Now she uses those same talents and savoir faire to help readers pop their own corks and get the mostout of life. Drawing on her experiences at the front lines and highest echelons of the business world, she gives women (and a few men, peut-être) the practical advice they need to make the most of work without skimping on all the other good things in life.
With lively lessons, stories, and helpful hints, Mireille teaches every reader how to identify her own passions and talents, improve her communication skills, balance work and life, cope with everyday stress, turn herself into a winning brand, and so much more. From acing a job interview or performance review to hosting a simple but elegant dinner party, Mireille tells it like it is as she shares her secrets for achieving happiness and success at any stage in business and life.
Stylish, witty, and wise, Mireille segues easily from the small details to the big picture, never losing sight of what is most important: feeling good, facing challenges, getting ahead, and maximizing pleasure at every opportunity.
great for a college studentReviewed by engk916, 2010-03-08
if you didn't know already, too much makeup, miniskirts and heavy perfume do not scream serious business in the working world. that being said, i can;t imagine anyone but a student who would find this information useful. a better book would be 'five steps to a professional prescence'. i thought this book was rather gimmicky with the title given the fluffy advice contained within.
Prettily-packaged and easily-digested wisdom that is especially
useful for younger professionalsReviewed by Yuni, 2010-02-20
Coming off her blockbuster "French Women" series of books, Mireille
Guiliano dispenses advice on what women can do to pursue and reach
their professional life goals. The author's writing style is
friendly, approachable and very readable. Writing from her personal
experiences and often adding anecdotal examples, Guiliano's advice
are very common sensical and have been written by numerous other
self-help book authors. I think a big difference that Guiliano's
book offers is a more easily-digested packaging and format that is
very female-friendly. I have to say that the tidbits offered in
this book are very practical and quite useful, especially for young
professionals.
I personally found the personal story aspect of the book
interesting. I liked reading about Guiliano's rise through the
ranks and the how combination of her fortune and talent allowed her
to create a niche for herself. The advice is definitely useful and
it may help young professionals to see these pointers in print.
However, it is not entirely an original advice book.
entertaining readingReviewed by bunnybutt, 2010-02-19
this biographical work (lots of work examples provided via individuals the author has mentored or hired during her career)is a breezy read that is entertaining. It is not really a book about how to succeed, per se, but really more about the life experiences the author went through, that led to her distinguished career at veuve clicquot, and her current career as a bestselling author. The title is fairly accurate, in that the work is a narrative that defines the author's concepts of the skills that led to her own success- sense and sensibility. a lot of the information -work hard, and smarter- is obvious, but interesting in the context of the author's life. I recommend as light reading.
Good advice for a young college grad.....otherwise, skip it.Reviewed by indiestar, 2010-02-17
Mireille Guiliano knows what she's talking about. She has lived it and been successful. And she's charming. I wish I had read this book (and a few others) when I was in my early 20s and clueless after college. But now that I am in my mid-30s and have a respectable career, most of the advice seems obvious or unnecessary at this stage. This would make a great gift for a new grad - forget Emily Post, this is what girls these days need to know.
Light and frothy; Great for recent grads but much too top line for
anyone olderReviewed by D. Tobin, 2010-02-14
I had high hopes for this book since I am in the process of re-entering the work force after an 11 year absence from a management position to raise my family. Given the success of Madam Guiliano's previous books, and her international experience as CEO of Veuve Clicquot, I expected a great deal of unique insight and even a few "ah ha" moments as I read. I was left unsatisfied. Reading this book is similar to enjoying a frothy cappucino and flaky croissant. You enjoy it as you eat them, but you really aren't satisfied afterwards and you need to eat again soon after. I am still in search of a book that will help me get ahead in today's job market, since my skills are admittedly a little stale after 10+ years at home. This may be an excellent book for a recent college grad to learn the top line basics of job searching, interviewing, attire, corporate etiquette, etc., but it definitely isn't for any women who has had five or more successful years in the business world.
