I Shouldn't Be Telling You This

Whether you’ve just settled into your first work cubicle, getting back to work after taking some time off for kids, or are looking to get that corner office, I Shouldn’t Be Telling You This gives you all the secrets you need to become a success, go big with it, and savor every second. Here, Kate White shares the five essential secrets every woman needs to know, as well as the crucial lesson you need to achieve your dreams: go big or go home—do what’s unexpected and always keep your career trajectory in mind.

Jam-packed with insider strategies, interviews with women at the top of their game, and Kate’s advice from her own career running five major magazines, I Shouldn’t Be Telling You This shows how to break out of the pack, master the learning curve, make bold moves, and, ultimately, have the career you’ve always lusted for.
 
 

“"White's advice is smart and pithy-and maybe I shouldn't be telling you this, but guys can get plenty from this book, too."”

"White offers straight-shooting career advice to women at all stages of their professional lives...her advice is useful and delightfully no-nonsense. A smart, savvy guide for working women looking to climb the professional ladder and maintain positions of power." -- Kirkus Reviews "This is NOT your mother's plodding, nose-to-the-grindstone, put-on-a-power-suit career guide. Kate White gives us her witty and wise secret sauce to fast-tracking your career, thinking big, having fun, getting the money you deserve--all while pursuing your passion." -- Claire Shipman, ABC News Correspondent and co-author of Womenomics "Kate's fierce courage and determination make this book a witty, fun, and refreshingly blunt read for career women-teachers and CEOs alike!" -- Mika Brzezinski, MSNBC's Morning Joe co-host and author of Knowing Your Value "I Shouldn't Be Telling You This packs a powerful punch: Ms. White covers every possible topic the up-and-coming female executive will need to tuck into her Prada portfolio. This book should be on every career-minded woman's bookshelf dog-eared and well read." -- New York Journal of Books "I Shouldn't Be Telling You This is packed with practical lessons she's learned over a long tenure as a leader." -- Fast Company "It will come as no surprise that White, the editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan magazine, would write a career guide that's lively, funny, and rife with quick-read tips. White's enthusiasm and verve combine with tales of challenges and successes from a fascinating career...An energetic, inspiring career memoir." -- Publishers Weekly -- Reader's Digest

Kate White, the former editor in chief of Cosmopolitan magazine, is the New York Times bestselling author of the stand-alone novels Hush, The Sixes, and Eyes on You, as well as the Bailey Weggins mystery series. She is editor of The Mystery Writers of America Cookbook. She is also the author of popular career books for women, including I Shouldn't Be Telling You This: How to Ask for the Money, Snag the Promotion, and Create the Career You Deserve.

Kate White--New York Times bestselling author, former editor in chief of Cosmopolitan, and frequent speaker on success and leadership--shares her secrets in this witty, straight-talking new career guide for women. I Shouldn't Be Telling You This gives you all the secrets you need to become a success, go even bigger with it, and savor every second. It is jam-packed with insider strategies, interviews with women at the top of their game, and advice from Kate's own career running five major magazines. She shows women how to: Land a Job You're Passionate About for the Money You Want Use "Bitch Envy" to Your Advantage Radiate Confidence and Get Buzzed About Dazzle in Your New Position--and Not Succumb to Sudden Promotion Syndrome Unlock Your Inner Leader and Manage People Brilliantly But more than anything, Kate says, you have to go big or go home--with your ideas, your personal brand, and your vision for the future--all with her irreverent wit and candid style.

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