61 pages 2 hours read

Lois P. Frankel

Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office: 101 Unconscious Mistakes Women Make That Sabotage Their Careers

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2004

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Book Club Questions

General Impressions

Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

1. What was your overall impression of Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office? Did it meet your expectations in terms of career advice and workplace strategies?

2. What was the most surprising or eye-opening insight you gained from the book? Did any of Frankel’s points challenge your previous beliefs about workplace success?

3. Did Frankel’s writing style and structure make the book engaging and easy to follow, or did you find certain aspects challenging? How did the way she presented her advice influence your reading experience?

Personal Reflection and Connection

Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.

1. Was there a specific mistake or piece of advice in Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office that deeply resonated with you? How did it relate to your personal or professional experiences?

2. Have you ever felt that societal conditioning has influenced your behavior in the workplace, as Frankel describes? If so, how have you navigated or challenged these expectations?

3. Reflecting on your career, can you identify any self-defeating behaviors you’ve engaged in, as outlined in the book? Have you already worked to overcome them, or do you feel motivated to change them now?