It seems like the word “entrepreneur” can be found everywhere. Entrepreneur is a buzz word that’s usually prefaced by a hashtag or splashed onto an IG post in a trendy font. The fascination is understandable – there is a certain glamour associated with the term. Who doesn’t want to be known for taking a risk and coming out on top? How many of us fantasize about owning our own business, managing our own schedules, and nourishing our own ideas? At the end of the day, we all want autonomy. For myself, that autonomy is found through blogging. I freely admit that I have my own entrepreneurial ambitions and I am continually seeking guidance from fellow boss babes and bitches.
Since I am new to the whole idea of owning and growing a business, I was excited to discover a how-to guidebook, Boss Bitch: A Simple 12-Step Plan to Take Charge of Your Career, written by fellow millennial Nicole Lapin. Lapin’s bio is impressive: a NYT bestselling author, news anchor, consultant, and nationally syndicated personality. And did I mention that she is only one month older than me (33 years old)? Yikes.
The book is a mixture of practical advice and motivational pep talks. Whether self-employed or an employee, Lapin encourages women to shun traditionally rewarded role of passivity. The main message of the book (which is encapsulated in the bright yellow dust jacket): shine bright, aim high, and create an empowering professional life.
Boss Bitch is a really great primer for women who are just starting off on their own or looking to create a side hustle. I wouldn’t recommend it to those who are seasoned professionals, or those turned off by the repeated use of the word “bitch”. It’s in the book. A lot.
One of my favorite quotes pertains to leadership:
A leader plays chess and not checkers. Even though I’m terrible at chess, I know that not all pieces are the same; each one has it owns special moves and role as part of the strategy of the whole game. But in checkers, all the pieces are the same and interchangeable. A manager might look at her employees that way, as proverbial cogs in the work machine. No one likes to feel like that. Leaders, on the other hand, understand that each player and eace move is unique, and play the game accordingly.
Great advice for all boss bitches, current and aspiring.
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