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Biografisk notat
TRACEY NEWELL, former president of Informatica and board member, is a renowned business leader. She spearheaded Proofpoint's hypergrowth and held executive roles at Polycom, Juniper Networks, Webex, and Cisco. Recognized as a Top 100 Sales Leader, Tracey serves on multiple boards including Druva, DataRobot, and Sumo Logic, and contributes to non-profit organizations.
In Hers for the Taking, Tracey Newell, a seasoned tech industry executive, offers a compelling roadmap for women aspiring to reach the highest echelons of corporate leadership. A seven time board member and former Fortune 500 executive, Tracey will guide and empower the reader to have the courage to dream big, using strategies to chart a path forward, with hands-on exercises to bring the process to life. Tracey’s thirty-plus years of experience as a tech leader, mentor, and executive coach will inspire the reader to say “yes” to a more fulfilling and influential path than you could have ever imagined.
Tracey addresses critical issues such as work-life balance, impostor syndrome, and gender bias with refreshing candor and hard-won wisdom. She provides strategies for building confidence, developing a powerful personal brand, and navigating the complex dynamics of corporate culture.
Readers will find actionable advice on crucial leadership skills, including:
- Creating a long-term strategy to land in the C-Suite or beyond
- Developing executive presence and commanding respect in the boardroom
- Building and leading high-performing teams
- Mastering the art of influence and negotiation
- Creating a network of mentors and sponsors to accelerate your success
What sets Hers for the Taking apart is Tracey's holistic approach to success, with an emphasis on the greatness within all of us. She draws attention to the importance of aligning professional ambitions with personal values and a sense of higher purpose. The book includes exercises and reflection prompts that encourage readers to define their own North Star for success and then to chart a course to achieve it.
Tracey's narrative is peppered with personal stories. She also includes case studies featuring many transformational women who created their paths to the C-Suite and beyond, providing real-world advice and inspiration. Lastly, Tracey offers valuable insights on transitioning to board roles and leaving a lasting legacy.
Whether you're a recent graduate beginning your career journey, a mid-level manager looking to break through to the next level, or a seasoned executive aiming for the C-suite, Hers for the Taking provides the tools and motivation to shatter glass ceilings and claim your seat at the table. Tracey's message is clear: with the right mindset, skills, and support, there's no limit to what women can achieve in the business world. Your choices today have the power to build a legacy for the women leaders of tomorrow. Are you ready for the journey of your life?
Are you ready to shatter the glass ceiling and claim your rightful place in the C-suite? In Hers for the Taking, executive Tracey Newell charts a course for ambitious women to ascend to the highest levels of corporate leadership.
About the Author
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part One
Chapter 1: Take Charge of Your Own Career
Chapter 2: To Lead or Not to Lead?
Chapter 3: Career versus Family
Chapter 4: Managing through Influence Is a Game Changer
Part Two: Break Away from the Pack
Chapter 5: Set a High Bar
Chapter 6: Hire Your A-Team
Chapter 7: The Founder’s Mindset
Chapter 8: The Power of Mentorship
Chapter 9: Tough Enough?
Chapter 10: Hitting a Ceiling
Chapter 11: Moving On
Part Three: From Success to Significance
Chapter 12: Journey to the Boardroom
Chapter 13: Leaving A Legacy
Chapter 14: Faith and Your Career
Conclusion
"Hers for the Taking outlines a treasure trove of insights and strategies for modern women as they navigate their professional and personal lives. Tracey offers practical and actionable advice that can be implemented across any career path, empowering readers to seize every opportunity that comes their way."
— Sheila Jordan
Senior Vice President, Chief Digital Technology Officer, Honeywell; Board Member; Author
"Hers for the Taking lays out a clear path of success for th reader, along with so many powerful stories of trailblazing women who will entertain and inspire you to claim your own seat at the table in the C-Suite and beyond."
— Paula Hansen
President, Docusign; Board Member
"Tracey has written a much-needed book. As opposed to those who study greatness and write academic theory, Tracey delivers much more. The simple, pragmatic steps this book takes, demystifies overpriced education and emphasizes the real stuff: guts, unrelenting work ethic, humility, coachability, and adaptability. This is a must read for my three adult daughters and, quite frankly, any professional who wants to own their outcome."
— Matt Sharrers
Managing Partner, ETJ Advisory; Chairman; Board Advisor
"A powerful blueprint for women at all levels, this book will inspire, entertain, and accelerate your journey to the top, providing you with the wisdom, strategies, and practical tools to ensure a clear path to success."
— Heidi Melin
Board Member, C-Suite Executive, and Advisor
"We need more women in the C-Suite, and Hers for the Taking is a must read for all women who aspire to reach their highest potential in their career."
— Stephanie Chung
Board Member, Global Speaker, C-Suite Executive, and Best-Selling Author of Ally Leadership: How To Lead People Who Are Not Like You
"If you’re looking to break through the glass ceiling, this book is for you. It is filled with stories and best practices to help you accelerate your rise to the boardroom, while inspiring you to be your best self along the way."
— Diane Adams
Board Member, C-Suite Executive, and Advisor
"For those seeking to maximize their career potential, this book will serve as a practical playbook and road map. It is filled with inspiring stories and proven strategies that will help you fast-track your journey to the boardroom while motivating you to reach your full potential along the way."
— Debbie McClure
Global Head of Sales at Dropbox and Advisor
"Throughout my career, I’ve worked with countless women and girls, and a recurring challenge I’ve seen is the lack of self-confidence in their abilities to succeed and advance. Tracey Newell’s Hers for the Taking not only breaks down these barriers but also provides a clear, actionable road map. It shatters the illusion of limitations and empowers women from all backgrounds and education levels to rise above obstacles and reach their full potential."
— Kimberly Fay Boucher
MIT Senior Lecturer of Entrepreneurship; Cofounder, Women’s Foundation of Boston; Technology Executive; Board Advisor
In Hers for the Taking, Tracey Newell, a seasoned tech industry executive, offers a compelling roadmap for women aspiring to reach the highest echelons of corporate leadership. A seven time board member and former Fortune 500 executive, Tracey will guide and empower the reader to have the courage to dream big, using strategies to chart a path forward, with hands-on exercises to bring the process to life. Tracey’s thirty-plus years of experience as a tech leader, mentor, and executive coach will inspire the reader to say “yes” to a more fulfilling and influential path than you could have ever imagined.
Tracey addresses critical issues such as work-life balance, impostor syndrome, and gender bias with refreshing candor and hard-won wisdom. She provides strategies for building confidence, developing a powerful personal brand, and navigating the complex dynamics of corporate culture.
Readers will find actionable advice on crucial leadership skills, including:
- Creating a long-term strategy to land in the C-Suite or beyond
- Developing executive presence and commanding respect in the boardroom
- Building and leading high-performing teams
- Mastering the art of influence and negotiation
- Creating a network of mentors and sponsors to accelerate your success
What sets Hers for the Taking apart is Tracey's holistic approach to success, with an emphasis on the greatness within all of us. She draws attention to the importance of aligning professional ambitions with personal values and a sense of higher purpose. The book includes exercises and reflection prompts that encourage readers to define their own North Star for success and then to chart a course to achieve it.
Tracey's narrative is peppered with personal stories. She also includes case studies featuring many transformational women who created their paths to the C-Suite and beyond, providing real-world advice and inspiration. Lastly, Tracey offers valuable insights on transitioning to board roles and leaving a lasting legacy.
Whether you're a recent graduate beginning your career journey, a mid-level manager looking to break through to the next level, or a seasoned executive aiming for the C-suite, Hers for the Taking provides the tools and motivation to shatter glass ceilings and claim your seat at the table. Tracey's message is clear: with the right mindset, skills, and support, there's no limit to what women can achieve in the business world. Your choices today have the power to build a legacy for the women leaders of tomorrow. Are you ready for the journey of your life?
Are you ready to shatter the glass ceiling and claim your rightful place in the C-suite? In Hers for the Taking, executive Tracey Newell charts a course for ambitious women to ascend to the highest levels of corporate leadership.
About the Author
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part One
Chapter 1: Take Charge of Your Own Career
Chapter 2: To Lead or Not to Lead?
Chapter 3: Career versus Family
Chapter 4: Managing through Influence Is a Game Changer
Part Two: Break Away from the Pack
Chapter 5: Set a High Bar
Chapter 6: Hire Your A-Team
Chapter 7: The Founder’s Mindset
Chapter 8: The Power of Mentorship
Chapter 9: Tough Enough?
Chapter 10: Hitting a Ceiling
Chapter 11: Moving On
Part Three: From Success to Significance
Chapter 12: Journey to the Boardroom
Chapter 13: Leaving A Legacy
Chapter 14: Faith and Your Career
Conclusion
"Hers for the Taking outlines a treasure trove of insights and strategies for modern women as they navigate their professional and personal lives. Tracey offers practical and actionable advice that can be implemented across any career path, empowering readers to seize every opportunity that comes their way."
— Sheila Jordan
Senior Vice President, Chief Digital Technology Officer, Honeywell; Board Member; Author
"Hers for the Taking lays out a clear path of success for th reader, along with so many powerful stories of trailblazing women who will entertain and inspire you to claim your own seat at the table in the C-Suite and beyond."
— Paula Hansen
President, Docusign; Board Member
"Tracey has written a much-needed book. As opposed to those who study greatness and write academic theory, Tracey delivers much more. The simple, pragmatic steps this book takes, demystifies overpriced education and emphasizes the real stuff: guts, unrelenting work ethic, humility, coachability, and adaptability. This is a must read for my three adult daughters and, quite frankly, any professional who wants to own their outcome."
— Matt Sharrers
Managing Partner, ETJ Advisory; Chairman; Board Advisor
"A powerful blueprint for women at all levels, this book will inspire, entertain, and accelerate your journey to the top, providing you with the wisdom, strategies, and practical tools to ensure a clear path to success."
— Heidi Melin
Board Member, C-Suite Executive, and Advisor
"We need more women in the C-Suite, and Hers for the Taking is a must read for all women who aspire to reach their highest potential in their career."
— Stephanie Chung
Board Member, Global Speaker, C-Suite Executive, and Best-Selling Author of Ally Leadership: How To Lead People Who Are Not Like You
"If you’re looking to break through the glass ceiling, this book is for you. It is filled with stories and best practices to help you accelerate your rise to the boardroom, while inspiring you to be your best self along the way."
— Diane Adams
Board Member, C-Suite Executive, and Advisor
"For those seeking to maximize their career potential, this book will serve as a practical playbook and road map. It is filled with inspiring stories and proven strategies that will help you fast-track your journey to the boardroom while motivating you to reach your full potential along the way."
— Debbie McClure
Global Head of Sales at Dropbox and Advisor
"Throughout my career, I’ve worked with countless women and girls, and a recurring challenge I’ve seen is the lack of self-confidence in their abilities to succeed and advance. Tracey Newell’s Hers for the Taking not only breaks down these barriers but also provides a clear, actionable road map. It shatters the illusion of limitations and empowers women from all backgrounds and education levels to rise above obstacles and reach their full potential."
— Kimberly Fay Boucher
MIT Senior Lecturer of Entrepreneurship; Cofounder, Women’s Foundation of Boston; Technology Executive; Board Advisor