Review of Playing the Game While Black Womaning in Corporate America™

[João Ramos]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Playing the Game While Black Womaning in Corporate America™" by Nicole S. Palmer.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Navigating the complexities of the professional world can be daunting, especially for Black women facing unique challenges. Playing the Game While Black Womaning in Corporate America™ by Nicole S. Palmer is an essential guide to thriving in such environments. This book offers strategic insights and practical advice tailored for Black women aiming to excel amidst systemic obstacles. Palmer combines personal experiences with expert knowledge to illuminate paths to success. She addresses the unwritten rules of corporate life, building supportive networks, and the importance of resilience. Palmer empowers readers to redefine success and claim their rightful place in the corporate landscape through humor and candid reflections. This playbook is both a toolkit and a source of inspiration for those ready to rise.

What stands out most about this book is the combination of personal experiences, social criticism, and valuable tips. As a Black woman and a successful professional, the author has been through various situations and is more than capable of providing useful insights. The comparison between people in corporations and chess pieces was also very educational and made the book even more enjoyable.

I didn't find anything that displeased me in this book. Some rules and tips appear repeated, but the author seemed to repeat them purposefully so that the reader would better retain the learning. I found only two insignificant grammatical errors: a misused comma and a spacing problem. Other than that, the book's editing is excellent.

Playing the Game While Black Womaning in Corporate America™ is a book that exceeded the author's expectations. She aimed to write a guide for Black women to succeed in corporate America. The book was so good that it can be read as a self-help, social critique, or business book. Since I couldn't find anything negative to mention, I gladly rate it 5 out of 5 stars.

Although the author clarifies that the book was written with Black women as its target audience, I must disagree. Anyone who advocates a colorblind meritocracy will sympathize with what she proposes. The point is that this book contains such valuable tips and lessons that even those who are not socially conscious and want to learn how to climb the ladder in Corporate America can benefit greatly from reading this work. Not to give a generic recommendation and say that everyone should read it, but I would say that anyone interested in knowing what happens to Black Americans in the corporate world (especially in America) will enjoy reading this book.

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Playing the Game While Black Womaning in Corporate America™
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[patricia MGBEMENA]

The ideology behind this book is really exceptional and I like that its insights are tailored to black women and contained a lot of expert knowledge that would guide one's path.

[Joe Alex 2]

Based on the review, this book seems like a powerful guide. The author’s personal insights and practical advice for Black women navigating corporate life come through clearly. I especially like how she uses her own experiences to add authenticity to the tips. It sounds like a helpful read for anyone interested in overcoming systemic challenges in the workplace. I’m all for books that inspire resilience and empower women in professional settings because I’ve got a daughter and I want to see her excel!