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How Women Rise by Sally Helgesen and Marshall Goldsmith - Book Summary

7 Minute Books: Free Book Summaries

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We dig into the 12 habits that quietly stall brilliant women, and why the strengths that made you a star can start working against you. Plus one habit Sam totally recognized in himself.

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