Publisher's Synopsis
Yes Please! is a leadership development tool that is grounded in positive psychology and neuroscience. It supports high- performing women leaders of color in finding happiness in the midst of the uniques challenges they face as they aim for senior executive ranks. Author, L. Michelle Smith surveyed 100 high-performing black women leaders and uncovered that 90% of them did not describe themselves as happy in their corporate careers, and as research in positive psychology has found, happy people are successful people.
Yes Please! highlights seven secrets, 32 powerful questions, engaging storytelling, stinging truths and mountains of credible guidance from women of color who have lived experience and experts that provide the insights and stats. The author's story and insight a as a corporate executive, business owner and mom-in- chief are also throughout.
Yes Please! helps these women leaders reclaim their happiness by providing seven powerful solution-specific affirmations to counter the negativity from toxic workplaces. The book covers compensation, likability versus respect, partnership and marriage, sponsorship failures, moving on to move up, women supporting women and more.
"This is an absolute must read for any person looking to demystify ascent to the C-Suite, but more importantly, through authentic storytelling and proven leadership principles exercised by Black women achievers. Yes, Please! provides mid-level, mid-career women of color all important access to essential knowledge that is not always readily shared. Thank you L Michelle for this timely work and word..."
Xavier Williams, Retired Fortune 10 Executive, CEO NWS Wireless
"L. Michelle gives you the secrets to navigating the corporate world on your own terms. Anyone who wants to experience higher levels of personal and professional success should read this book."
Trudy Bourgeois Author, EQUALITY: Courageous Conversations about Women, Men and Race to Spark a Diversity and Inclusion Breakthrough
"L. Michelle is a sister who knows how to help you find success in business."
Toure, TV Personality, Podcast Host and Author, I Would Die 4 U: Why Prince Became an Icon
"Once again, L. Michelle has her finger on the pulse of what's going on in corporate America. For me, this book could not have come at a better time. The concept of what we deserve should be required reading for every woman inside and outside of workplaces--and their daughters and nieces. L. Michelle is an important voice in the discussion of work and life, women and people of color, one we should listen to."
Maria Reeve, Vice President, Texas Initiatives for Hearst, former executive editor of the Houston Chronicle
"L. Michelle Smith is a passionate advocate and coach for women in the C-Suite. She knows what it takes to open the right doors. If you want to build a confidence and right skill set, Yes, Please! is the how-to guide you'll keep going back to."
Valorie Burton, National bestselling author of Successful Women Think Differently and CEO of the Coaching and Positive Psychology Institute
