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Review
Bonnie Hammer's 15 Lies Women Are Told at Work feels like a backstage pass to the real, unfiltered world of career advancement. Drawing on five decades in the male-dominated media industry, she turns her own story-from a production assistant with a dog as her first responsibility into a top executive at NBCUniversal-into a masterclass for every woman who's ever felt held back by old myths.
What makes this book stand out is its honesty and humor. Hammer doesn't sugarcoat the lies: "don't mix work with play," "talk is cheap," or "you can have it all." Instead, she replaces them with practical truths that feel both revolutionary and attainable. Each chapter is a bite-size lesson-easy to read, easy to apply-yet backed by research and real-world examples.
The tone is conversational yet authoritative; you'll hear the same candid voice in Chelsea Clinton's praise or Forbes' glowing endorsement. Hammer's advice isn't just for climbing the ladder-it's about reshaping your mindset so that ambition doesn't feel like a betrayal of self. She encourages women to embrace their whole selves, blend play with purpose, and recognize when "trusting your gut" means listening to data as well.
For anyone stuck in the endless cycle of workplace myths, this book offers a fresh perspective that feels both empowering and grounded. It's not just another career guide; it's a manifesto for women who want to lead without compromising who they are. If you're ready to ditch the half-truths and step into your own power, Hammer's 15 lies will be the catalyst you need.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience