The Unapologetic Woman

Leading with Power and Confidence

By: Dr. Danita Johnson Hughes

Narrated by: Sandra Murphy

Length: 5 hrs and 20 mins

Publisher's summary

Have you ever apologized and then wondered, why did I do that?

Do you question what could be holding you back in your workplace?

Are you ready to think big and transform your career?

The Unapologetic Woman is the answer for any woman who wants to get ahead. Sure, there are barriers out there, some real, some self-created, yet they can be eradicated with the sage strategies and savvy wisdom that Danita Johnson Hughes reveals from her years of turning organizations around with her leadership strength. Now, her experiences and words become a mentor for your journey.

You will discover:

• Common and not so common workplace challenges
• Your quest and the strategies to map the journey to succeed
• How to deal with your worst enemy: other women
• What the true challenges are that you will face in leadership roles
• Strategies to resolve the missing piece in communicating
• Methods that bullies use to work covertly and overtly
• The power of mentor and mentoring

Danita Johnson Hughes is a strong voice on issues and concerns women in leadership face in today's workplace. In her no-nonsense, tell it like it is voice, you will get the steps and how-tos for assessing what you are doing that may be holding you back, and gather the tools needed to fulfill your leadership path.

©2016 Danita Johnson Hughes (P)2016 Danita Johnson Hughes

Not what I expected

I was really looking forward to this book, but once I started it, it was narrated so slowly I had to increase speed as to not feel like I was listening to a sloth. Beyond the narrator, the content was full of obvious details. I was very disappointed.

This should be mandatory reading in every school!

What made the experience of listening to The Unapologetic Woman the most enjoyable?

Sandra Murphy's voice portrays the characteristics the author is communicating in her book. These characteristics are imperative for young women to embrace and personalize.

What did you like best about this story?

It is every generation's responsibility to do better than the one before. The principals presented in this book will equip the next generation to do just that.

Have you listened to any of Sandra Murphy’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Sandra Murphy always does an amazing job! Her voice in each book reflects the subject material in a most outstanding way. This book was no exception to Sandra's rule of excellence!

What insight do you think you’ll apply from The Unapologetic Woman?

I will apply every insight presented in this book. I will listen to it again several times to refresh my memory.

Any additional comments?

This book should be mandatory reading for every student.

Must read!

Where does The Unapologetic Woman rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Very necessary for young workers and young women who need a head start out in the real world.

What about Sandra Murphy’s performance did you like?

Great

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Reflect

Any additional comments?

I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.I received this title for free in exchange for an unbiased review. This is a guide for women to becom emotionally and intellectually mature in the work place, as well as personal relationships. I wish I would have read something like these in my early teens. This would be a great gift for a woman we love, like a daughter, or niece, or even an older woman that might be struggling with overcoming social and emotional issues.

Great pratical advice

What did you love best about The Unapologetic Woman?

The book is well written, combining information with personal stories, this makes the information easier to remember and the book more interesting. It contains great advise for every woman and the men who care about them.

I saw myself is many of the chapters and I'll be applying the advise as I work on not saying sorry for things where I'm not at fault.

Note: This book was supplied free in return for an honest review.

Required listening for entering the workforce!

This is the best compilation of advice to women entering the workforce that I've heard in a long time. I pulled back one star for 1) mental whiplash when switching between articles or speeches given. There are insufficient audio cues on occasion, such as when the author gave a talk to the YMCA and the hapless listener is confused by the sudden change, 2) repetition of anecdotes from the author's life to the point of being able to repeat the bedpan story and others, and 3) portions that are thinly veiled commercials.

That being said, I would love to see this become mandatory listening for high school seniors. Great advice, good reality check about changing one's attitudes, uplifting and empowering interviews with successful women other than the author giving the voice of experience, and suggestions how to handle sabotage and sexual harassment.

The aim is obviously for corporate America, since that is where the vast majority will be employed at some point in time. Densely packed with information, clearly presented by the narrator, I heartily recommend this one. I found myself nodding in agreement in places as I listened.

This would make a good graduation present.

Confidence booster

I hadn't ever really considered just how much I'm always apologizing for even little things. This will help you take your power back. Become more assertive, boost your confidence and self worth. Loved it.

The narrator was perfect for this book. Very well done.

I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.