15 Lies Women Are Told at Work

“Bonnie Hammer has succeeded for decades in the hard-edged, male-favored entertainment industry. And she’s learned lots of lessons along the way. In 15 Lies Women Are Told at Work: … And the Truth We Need to Succeed, she invites female readers to discard the misconceptions they’ve been told about how to “make it” in business. Hammer asserts that the longer you hold onto the myths about rising up occupationally, the harder it will be to achieve your true potential. A huge advantage to settling down with Hammer’s book is that you’ll get an extremely affordable taste of her masterclass sessions. In fact, with each chapter, you’ll be able to slowly reduce your reliance on antiquated leadership advice and replace it with Hammer’s proven practices. Though Hammer writes with clarity and punch, she incorporates a lot of heart and humor into her work as well. Think of this book as your personal guide for moving into the leadership spot you dream about—without losing yourself in the web of workplace lies and half-truths women too frequently fall for.“ – Forbes“Hammer is direct, funny, and brilliant, and she makes every page a worthwhile read. This is a book to gift to your sister, mother, friend, aunt, best friend, and beyond, and it’s filled with the wisdom that exponentially transforms your career and life.” – Maria Shriver’s Sunday Paper “I learned at the feet of Bonnie Hammer. She became my mentor—and changed my life. She taught me how to be successful and be myself. All her lessons and so much more are in these pages. Whether you’re just starting out … or are at the top of your profession, this book is for you!” – Hoda Kotb“Bonnie Hammer’s 15 Lies Women Are Told at Work is the honest, unfiltered guidebook—drawn from years of experience and success—you maybe knew you needed, but didn’t know where to find. Her combination of expertise, research and humor make this a must read for any woman at any stage in her career - and for men who want to better help all of us reach our full potential. I wish I had had this book 20 years ago!”  – Chelsea Clinton“Just amazing how much real world help for women’s work is crammed into this book – an absolute must for women in the workplace.” – Barry Diller“From her start as a production assistant to her current role as vice chair of NBCUniversal, Hammer draws from her working experiences to guide women in all stages of their careers in her new book, 15 Lies Women Are Told at Work.” – AIR MAIL

Bonnie Hammer is Vice Chair of NBCUniversal, where she’s spent decades transforming every facet of the television business. Under her leadership, the company’s cable group and studios achieved record-setting profits, garnered 167 Emmy nominations, and launched hit series including Suits, Psych, The Sinner, Battlestar Galactica, Mr. Robot, and hundreds more. As many as 129 million Americans a week tuned in to NBCU cable networks, including USA, Syfy, and Bravo, when Bonnie led NBCU’s cable division. She’s occupied virtually every industry position from production assistant to studio head—often being tapped for cutting edge roles. Lauded as “the Queen of Cable” and hailed as “the most powerful woman in entertainment,” Bonnie started her TV career picking up dog poop on the set of a Boston-based children’s show.