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That's What She Said: What Men Need to Know (and Women Need to Tell Them) About Working Together

Joanne Lipman

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  • Mark CubanReported recommendation
    Alyssa Rege’s December 18, 2018 Becker’s report, citing CNBC, names this book as Cuban’s choice and reports his praise for its insights on workplace issues and communication.
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Summary

Joanne Lipman examines the gaps between men’s and women’s experience at work and asks how they can work together to close them. She combines research, workplace stories and her own experience as a media executive. The book discusses communication, bias and barriers to opportunity, then offers actions that managers and organizations can consider. The recorded paperback includes an added guide for taking action and tools for difficult conversations.

  • SourceThat’s What She Said — licensed HarperCollins Google Books · Description and Bibliographic information; February 26, 2019 paperback ISBN 9780062437228

Why read it Our view

Useful for examining whether daily habits and workplace systems give people a fair chance. Use the cases to review how your team talks, makes decisions and handles difficult topics. Turn a broad wish for equal opportunity into changes that people can observe.