The Little Black Book of Success: Laws of Leadership for Black Women

Elaine Meryl Brown, Marsha Haygood, and Rhonda Joy McLean

Straightforward and prescriptive advice from three high-powered black female executives who have been there, done that, and now want to help you tap into your leadership potential, featuring such chapters as:

• The “N” Word: Networking
• Racism Is No Excuse, But It Can Be a Motivator
• Acknowledge There Is a Game and Accept That You Must Play

Foreword by Angela Burt-Murray, Editor-in-Chief, Essence magazine.

Praise

“[The Little Black Book of Success] offers invaluable insight for anyone ready to step up and take the reins.” -Essence

“[A] great resource to get (or keep) your career on track. Elaine Meryl Brown, Marsha Haygood and Rhonda Joy McLean are mentors in your pocket.” -Heart & Soul

“The Little Black Book of Success is, without a doubt, one of the most comprehensive and relevant books that women can read to achieve the job success they desire. It answers the tough questions, offers experience-based insights, and outlines strategies that are sure to make you a front-runner in the race to workplace excellence.” -Elaine McCollins Flake, Co-Pastor, Greater Allen Cathedral

“Elaine Brown, Marsha Haygood and Rhonda McLean have compiled a dynamite, relevant, wisdom-filled book that offers real time, relevant “mama-isms,” and tools for learning and exercising leadership in competitive corporate environments. This tool is a keeper!” -Carla A. Harris, author of Expect to Win

“Finally: a small but extremely powerful book full of successful business and lifestyle rules written by women of color.” -B. Smith

“Life lessons to stay in the game of life.”-Terrie M. Williams, author of The Personal Touch:What You Really Need To Succeed in Today’s Fast-Paced Business World

“Good counsel comes to us in myriad ways. The Little Black Book of Success clearly qualifies as one. It’s chock full of sound and thoughtful advice on how to build a successful business career. I commend it not just to black women, but to anyone seeking wisdom on leadership and success.” -Richard Parsons, Chairman, Citigroup