This is a how-to book disguised as a fable.

In a series of transformative meetings between a career-driven young woman and her wise respectable mentor, mirroring and building on the interactions between the co-authors Ron Price and Stacey Ennis, arise lessons on cultivating influence fed by both character and competence.

Interestingly, the fable also tackles gender dynamics in the workplace.

I like this book. It took me awhile to finish reading this because I wanted to do all the homework David gave Emily. And I didn't want to rush things. Though my problem is I took too much time.

Anyway, this book is great in that it uses a mentor/mentee approach. It felt like a one on one with a good coach. While this book is not unique in material, it's approach is novel (to me) and easy, without being highfalutin. It makes you want to do the same homework Emily got, rather than just plain reading.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this book! I enjoyed it and I learned stuff. Waiting for the resutts as we speak...

I’ve been reading Growing Influence. I don’t normally like fictionalised business fables but this one is quite readable. The characters are written to be at lease believable and the writing is fluent so the business lessons don’t feel forced. The book shines a light on the value of having a mentor, especially when you don’t feel comfortable talking to people at work. Personally I think there are other (better) books that share the same messages of leadership, presence and influencing at work, but for someone who wants an easy to read introduction to being taken more seriously at work and promoting transparent conversations, then this is a good start. I got my copy via NetGalley.

It is an enjoyable read, thank you. Since its a novel type of leadership book maybe an index of resources/ practical tools would further add value to it.

Leadership books are often challenging for me to get through. I find the principles powerful but often hard to stay engaged with.
This book was certainly an exception. I loved the fact that this book was told as a story. It made powerful points about being a leader and expanding influence when I didn't even realize it was doing so!
I also learned a lot about being a woman in leadership by reading this book... even when it wasn't targeted as so. The fact that a woman was being mentored by a man and he was able to give wisdom and direction was eye opening.
This is a book I highly recommend!

From the beginning of this book the reader found a character named Emily. The day was troubling and he prepared everything for promotion at work. But what happened was really unexpected. Coffee scenes spilled and when Emily met David - a former CEO - it was in accordance with the cover of this book.
This is my first experience reading business and management books with the concept of narrative. Of course this is an interesting thing because of the series of stories Emily and David continued. From one meeting to another meeting to discuss the theme of leadership. Every lesson given by David will be done directly by Emily. From this process, readers like me can really practice.

Of course with the narrative spice, I consider the conflict of career women, women who care for children and pregnant women who work do have special attention. Many things make women unable to achieve the best career, including the conflict. But Emily ultimately makes the reader and everyone proud. Unbelievable patience, determination when working and as a housewife. Beyond that you can get all the very complete leadership theories.

Maybe readers are experiencing like Emily will feel worried. Because of that David also seems to provide solutions for all of us, not just Emily. And the end part is really emotionally draining.

This is a book that is truly appropriate for women who are building careers and aspiring to be wise leaders. I really like this book and recommend to you all.

I am thoroughly enjoying this book even though may not agree 100% with the portrayal of women in business and the author's character being subjected to biases because she is a woman.

There are books that ignite that spark, that bright spark you were slowly watching fade out, I'm talking about a book that serves as the refresher course you needed on your leadership journey.
Growing Influence is more than just the title, but it's character driven and the authors chose the best way to bring about their message through narration. You cannot help but feel and witness Emily's growth and David's as well, interwoven in simple and refreshing chats over coffee. I loved reading this book as much as I did highlighting every bit that stuck on my mind. Thank you NetGalley for the eARC.
I don't mean to gush about this book, but for what it's worth, my kindle library is rich.

If I could give this book to every person I know to read, I would. I have not walked away from an ending feeling so inspired, tenacious and ready to create my own happy ending. Amazing.

It's short and sweet and sad.

I've read lots of books and articles about leadership over the years. I've heard the speeches, and I've been inspired...

I've worked in tech. (I've felt the pain...) I am a mom. (I've felt the guilt...)

But here is a story for women like me, with solutions... And hope...