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Book Synopsis: “Essential reading.” --Marie Claire
First and Only is a guide for every Black woman who has found herself closing the cover on other business leadership books, convinced that something is missing. We are looking for roadmaps to on-the-job success while also acknowledging the unique barriers that Black women face in the workplace: hostile work environments, being perceived as the Angry Black Woman, being asked to do more for less than our white colleagues. But we can heal, fight for our liberation, and succeed in business and in our lives.
In these pages, you will find a love letter to Black women that connects our personal growth and inner healing and the fight for liberation.
Trainer and activist Jennifer R. Farmer offers practical strategies for how to thrive in workplaces that can be ambivalent about Black women’s success, as well as tips and stories from psychologists, activists, and organizational experts that equip us to lead others and heal past wounds. Learn to shed fear and embrace courage and vulnerability. Our path to success includes a commitment to self-care, spiritual growth, and a willingness to push for progress even as we fight for our own liberation. First and Only is not just about how to lean in, or how to discover the irrefutable laws of leadership. It’s also about healing so that we can sustain work for justice and equity. It’s about finding personal and social redemption--and leading other Black women to it, too.
The paperback edition includes an added preface, a discussion guide, and a Q&A with the author.
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Are you tired of reading business leadership books that leave you feeling like something is missing? Look no further. Introducing "First and Only: What Black Women Say About Thriving at Work and in Life," the guide every Black woman needs. This book not only provides roadmaps to on-the-job success, but also acknowledges and tackles the unique barriers that Black women face in the workplace head-on. From hostile work environments to being perceived as the Angry Black Woman, this book offers practical strategies to help you succeed and thrive.
Author Jennifer R. Farmer, a renowned trainer and activist, understands the struggles and challenges Black women face. Drawing upon the expertise of psychologists, activists, and organizational experts, First and Only equips you with the tools you need to lead others, heal past wounds, and embrace courage and vulnerability. This book is a love letter to Black women, connecting personal growth and inner healing with the fight for liberation.
But First and Only is more than just a leadership guide. It's a transformative journey towards self-care, spiritual growth, and pushing for progress in the pursuit of justice and equity. By reading this book, you will not only find personal and social redemption, but also learn how to lead other Black women towards it.
The paperback edition of First and Only includes an added preface, a discussion guide, and a Q&A with the author. Don't miss out on this essential reading for Black women who are ready to thrive in all aspects of their lives. Experience enlightenment and empowerment by getting your copy now.
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