Reviews

“Full of wisdom—an extremely valuable read for anyone interested in the art of building a successful career.”
—Phil Knight, founder of Nike, Inc. and New York Times bestselling author of Shoe Dog


“Invaluable (and rare) career advice that involves mastering both the short and long game to make you the first chosen when opportunity knocks. A must read.”
Carol Tome, CEO of UPS


“Sure to be useful for anyone with big career dreams. In these pages, the authors share powerful lessons learned not just in business but in life.”
Brian Cornell, CEO of Target


“Delivers on the need for women to have practical roadmaps—and more—by sharing the important lessons the authors have learned and mindsets they’ve cultivated. While Career Forward is written from a private-sector perspective, I found, as someone who has spent a career in the public and nonprofit sectors, that the lessons are universal.”
Helene Gayle, President of Spelman College 


“A marvelous guide that is both conversational and mesmerizing. This book taught me a lot. Whether you’re a woman or a man, just entering the workforce or mere steps from the C-suite, Career Forward is indispensable.”
Philip Ozuah, President and CEO of Montefiore Einstein Health 


“Pure gold for those seeking a long-term blueprint for success. You’re going to want to recommend this book to anyone trying to find their path.”
Mindy Grossman, former CEO of both WW International and HSN


“Reading this book is like having two great mentors who are willing to give you the tough love and real-world advice you need.  Put yourself in their hands: they’ll take you out for a walk and share what enabled them to persevere when the going got tough. And you’ll leave with hints and tips many rising women leaders really deserve but rarely get.”
—Carolyn Dewar, New York Times bestselling coauthor of CEO Excellence 


“With Career Forward, you’ll be able to level the playing field and chart a clear path forward.  Inspiring, the book provides concrete tools to aid you in your journey, including well-timed wit that will disarm the opposition.  Plus, the presentation is always captivating—seriously.”
—Jennifer Aaker, Professor, Stanford Graduate School of Business, and coauthor of Humor, Seriously 


“Engaging, practical, and hands-on with actionable insights you can put to work right away. No matter where you are on the career ladder, you’ll be able to find yourself in this book. Key to Career Forward’s appeal is the warmth and genuineness of the authors who seem to be extending themselves to be your personal guides. Don’t miss the opportunity to absorb the lessons these two amazing women have to share.”
—Carrie Cox, Chairman of the Board, Organon, and ranked by Fortune for six years as “One of the Most Powerful Women in Business”


Career Forward will help you think bigger, act bolder, and ensure you are the architect of your success. Required reading.”
—Lydia Fenet, author of The Most Powerful Woman in the Room Is You