I am happy to see more books written to help women understand how to assert themselves effectively and efficiently in the different spheres of their lives.
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This books gives practical steps and exercises for women to visualise their success in whatever they endeavour in the workplace or at home; and how to communicate these effectively.
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I like how this book caters to the certain characteristics a number of women have and provides “thinking exercises” to leverage on existing strengths they have.
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It is a quick read and can serve as a reference/ guide for whenever you need a boost.
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Favourite Quote: “Speak up. Develop the ability to politely and assertively interject your ideas into an ongoing conversation. This is especially important if one person is dominating the conversation. Acknowledge the validity of the other person’s point, and then add your own.

First, I would like to thank your team for allowing me to read this ebook free of charge via NetGalley. The material was right up my alley, as I am a young woman working in the corporate world, and have been looking for strategies to deal with some of the office politics and confidence issues I've encountered. This proved to be a good, quick read focused on the basics of guiding women in the workplace.

The information I found most compelling in "Sanity and Success" were the visualization and observation exercises. Envisioning how I want to communicate in the workplace, and observing how others whose opinions are often valued communicate in the workplace, were practical steps that I can begin to put into motion now. I also enjoyed the reminder to take the opportunity to engage with people who are in positions of influence, whether it be on the elevator or during a meeting.

Another important section of this book focused on why women sometimes don't support other women in the workplace, for reasons including a lack of enough opportunities for more women to move into leadership roles, and not wanting to give other women an easier way than they themselves experienced. Mentioning that sometimes women can unintentionally mirror the behavior of men who are disrespectful to women in the workplace, and to monitor your actions, was a good reminder to do some self-reflection.

A nugget that I've heard before but is always useful to revisit was that women tend to wait until they feel they are 100% qualified to apply for a position or promotion, whereas men go after a job when they feel they are about 60% qualified. This is so important for women to remember when trying to get ahead in a male-driven workforce. You do not have to meet every single qualification to move into a bigger role!

Due to this book being more of a quick reference guide, as opposed to an in-depth body of work based on some new concept, I would recommend this to women who are on the go and are looking for something they can refer to as needed to keep them focused on their career goals, and remind them of practical ways to help overcome office politics.

4 stars! As a working woman in a large corporate company, I am constantly battling "the good ole boys club". This book has some great techniques to help women change their behaviors and get ahead. I highly recommend this book for all working women as I think this applies across the board.