TY - BOOK AU - Humphrey,Judith TI - Taking the stage: : how women can speak up, stand out, and succeed SN - 9781118870259 U1 - 658.409082 PY - 2014///] CY - San Francisco, California PB - Jossey-Bass KW - Women executives KW - Leadership in women KW - Communication in management KW - Public speaking for women N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-212) and index; Part 1. Choose to take the stage; We have been taught to fit in, not stand out; Silence the inner crow; Develop a center stage mindset; Speak up confidently; Be assertive, not aggressive; Promote yourself; Be courageous; Hold your ground; Part 2. Create a strong script; Portray yourself as a leader; Strengthen your language; Structure your script; Master meeting scripts; Craft career conversations; Elevate your elevator scripts; Part 3. Unlock the power of your voice; Begin by breathing; Find your leader's voice; Pace yourself; Articulate clearly; Part 4. Stand out on stage; Understand the power of presence; Be fearless on stage; Sit tall, stand tall; Strengthen your body language; She's smart ... but she doesn't look it ER -