Stiletto Network: Inside the Women's Power Circles That Are Changing the Face of Business
AMACOM, May 2013
Behind every great woman . . . are other great women!
In numbers never seen before, ambitious women are joining forces in every major American city, forming salons, dinner groups, and networking circles -- and collaborating to achieve clout and success. A new girls' network is alive and set to hyperdrive, and it's upending all the old rules about how power is allocated and business practiced.
Stiletto Network is an up-close and personal account of the groundswell of women's groups changing the face of business: the "Power Bitches," "Brazen Hussies" and "S.L.U.T.S." (Successful Ladies Under Tremendous Stress); and dozens more. It's about what happens when bright, caring women -- from captains of industry to aspiring entrepreneurs -- come together to celebrate and unwind, debate and compare notes. But it's also about what happens when they leave the table, when the talking stops and the action starts. You'll learn how they mine their collective wisdom to realize their dreams or champion a cause, how they lift up their friends and push them forward, ensuring each woman gets what she needs -- be it information, an introduction, a recommendation, a partnership, or a landmark deal.
You'll read about women such as Kim Moses, who created the most downloaded app in the history of Warner Bros. And Jennifer Nason, who oversaw the largest high-yield bond offering of 2010. And Mallun Yen, who joined the founding team of RPX, one of the fastest-growing start-ups in history, and steered it toward a $1 billion IPO. And Bonnie McElveen-Hunter and Melanie Sabelhaus, who created the most successful fundraising pilot in the history of the Red Cross. All of these movers and shakers were propelled by Stiletto Networks.
Stiletto Network is the first book to shed light on this groundbreaking movement. Sharing story after story of women banding together to help other women, the book's witty, compassionate, and revealing narrative serves as both an inspiring call to action and a fascinating inside look at the new networks that are reshaping the business world.
Hardcover | ISBN: 9780814432532 | Publication Date: May 2013
Reviews:
"The next revolution in business is the rise of the feminine
archetype. When glamour, knowledge, and power team up, formidable
forces arise that will disrupt Wall Street and commerce. This book
is an important glimpse into the future."
-- Deepak Chopra
"Stiletto Network is inspiring for all women across the
world and a must-read for entrepreneurs. It's a story of true
friendships coming together to create powerful movements. Watch
out! Friendships equal a silent force."
-- Angela Simmons, fashion
designer/philanthropist/entrepreneur
"Pamela Ryckman is like Malcolm Gladwell – on women! Stiletto
Network is fast-paced, engaging, and leaves no doubt that
women are on the brink changing society forever."
-- Reshma Saujani, Founder of Girls Who Code
"Pamela Ryckman is onto something big. As I turned the pages, I
recognized myself and the smart, fun women in my own stiletto
groups who have been crucial to my life and work. This book will
become a bible for working women of all stripes, but it's also a
riveting read for anyone interested in how informal relationships
have the power to change individuals and the world."
-- Marci Alboher, former New York Times columnist,
Vice President Encore.org and author of The Encore Career
Handbook
"Stiletto Network taps into fascinating new aspects of
feminine leadership, delivering keen insights on a powerful
movement that will no doubt make the world a better place. It
exposes the 'Long Tail' of women's movements and is a must-read
for men and women who are leaders in the making. This book will
inspire you to think big and take action!"
-- Alessandra Lariu, CEO of Shout and Co-founder of
SheSays
"Pamela Ryckman uses good old-fashioned storytelling to
illuminate a moment in history where women are poised to make
waves in business, politics, and philanthropy. An important read
for men who want to know where the world is heading and want to
understand the change(without feeling under attack)."
-- Michael Berman, President of The Duberstein Group, Inc.
and coauthor of Living Large
