?Dare? takes over where Facebook COO Sheryl
Sandberg?s Lean In falls short? The book
provides practical advice on how women can ?lean in?
even without the platform of a brand name college or network.
It?s a guide for those starting at the bottom rung of the
ladder, but have their eyes set on the top.?
?Ruchika Tulshyan, Forbes.com
?I have known and worked with Becky Blalock for years and
always admired her energy, leadership, and ability to get things
done. I am so glad that she has taken the time to share her
success philosophy, and that of other remarkable women.
Dare informs, entertains, and shows you the way to reach
your highest potential.?
?Gail Evans, author, New York Times bestseller,
Play Like a Man, Win Like a Woman
?Today there are more women than ever in leadership
positions in business. This journey isn?t easy, but for women
who aspire to achieve corporate success, Dare is the chance
to learn from some of the best.?
?Stacey D. Stewart, U.S. President, United Way
Worldwide
?Dare provides an empowering roadmap for
anyone who wants to break through professional and personal glass
ceilings that can hold us back from long-term success.
Becky's impassioned encouragement to
become an intentional, lifelong learner, with coaches and
mentors to support and keep us accountable, provides
a practical path to the rewards of the
C-suite.?
?Keith Ferrazzi, founder and chairman, Ferrazzi
Greenlight, and author, New York Times
bestsellers Who's Got Your Back and Never
Eat Alone
?Dare sends a resounding message to women of the
world: if you have the audacity to shape and improve the world
around you, you can achieve it. Blalock?s lessons are honest
and thoughtful?they extend beyond corporate experience and
will resonate with anyone aspiring to leadership.?
?Alyse Nelson, president and CEO, Vital Voices Global
Partnership, and author, Vital Voices
?This practical playbook will help you become a better
leader, a better colleague, and a better human being. Dare
is packed with immediately applicable tips and
techniques.?
?Christine Comaford, author, New York
Times bestseller Rules for Renegades and
SmartTribes
?Becky is a proven leader who has captured in Dare
what it takes to succeed in the business world. I saw these
lessons in action first-hand when she was on my team at Southern
Company. Anyone, male or female, can learn to be a stronger leader
by following this timeless advice.?
?Bill Dahlberg, retired chairman of the board and CEO,
Southern Company
?Dare will give you that push we all need from time
to time, showing you how to excel by believing in yourself,
acting boldly, and being unafraid to take risks.?
?Carole Hyatt, bestselling author, and founder and CEO,
The Leadership Forum
?Are you still waiting to be noticed? Stop it. Becky
Blalock shows you how to overcome the single biggest thing that
holds women back: fear. Read Dare and learn how to boldly
seize the reins of your career, and your life.?
?Lisa Earle McLeod, author, Selling with Noble
Purpose
?Becky has assembled a treasure trove of practical,
well-illustrated advice, from communication techniques to getting
valuable personal feedback to negotiating salaries and much more.
Her personal stories are supplemented with research and vignettes
from other successful executives. A valuable book for every woman
in business!?
?Martha Brooks, retired president and COO, Novelis, Inc.,
and board member, Bombardier, Harley-Davidson, and Jabil
Circuit, Inc.
?Looking for something to help you tackle a challenge in
your career? In Dare, you will find the encouragement and
coaching you need to believe in yourself and challenge the status
quo. Successful women share their stories of lessons learned,
and practical advice is given to provide you with the confidence to
tackle anything. Everyone's journey is different. Learn from
the best, apply it to your situation, and enjoy
success.?
?Mylle Mangum, chairman and CEO, IBT
Holdings, and board director, Reynolds Metals Company, Haverty
Furniture Companies, Barnes Group, Express Inc., PRGX Global Inc.,
and Decatur First Bank
?Top leadership in corporate America is no longer a lofty
goal for women. Dare is full of wisdom from great female
leaders who help you understand how you, too, can reach your full
potential.?
?Susan Stautberg, co-founder and co-chair,
WomenCorporateDirectors, and president, Partnercom
?Becky has been a leader in the United Way movement as
well as in business. She has brought her full experience to this
leadership book by women, for women. It has taken years to
reach a point where there are enough women in senior roles to model
the way for others, and Dare contains priceless wisdom
from some of the most accomplished women of our time. Their lessons
learned and success strategies will boost your confidence and
challenge you to achieve more.?
?Cynthia Round, executive vice president, United Way
Worldwide
?Dare is an excellent resource for any
professional woman. Becky?s practical and insightful advice
will give you a clear path to the top.?
?Kathy Ameche, author and traveler-in-chief,
womanroadwarrior.com
?Becky Blalock has risen to the very top of the
male-dominated information technology industry. She is a national
treasure. Dare is simultaneously inspirational,
informational, operational, and recreational. A must-read for
future leaders of every gender.?
?Thornton May, futurist; author, The New Know;
executive director, IT Leadership Academy
