Foreword
In business and in life, rules are everywhere.
Consider my own profession, in which there are well-documented rules to help accountants achieve consistency in everything from recognizing revenue to conducting an audit. Rules make financial reporting more uniform and enable investors to better compare the financial performance of various organizations.
But in life, and particularly in the business lives of women, there are ways of thinking that can begin to feel like rules that must be consistently obeyed. They encompass a wide range of behaviors, from being modest and playing it safe to focusing on others and seeking approval. Following such preconceived notions with blind obedience can inhibit, if not derail, a woman's ability to advance ...
