Dimensions
152 x 229 x 23mm
In THE CONFIDENCE CODE Claire Shipman and Katty Kay completely undress the concept of confidence. Is it self-worth or self-esteem? Is it real or imagined? They endeavor to understand how widespread the lack of it is, and how this impacts the larger subject of leadership and success. They dig into the critical question of growing up female: where confidence comes from and why it feels so ephemeral.
Is there a defining moment as girls that we go from feeling completely competent to awash in insecurity? Can we blame genetics, hormones, or society? Why do some of the world’s most successful women still struggle with self-doubts and feelings of inadequacy?
By examining cutting-edge research, sharing their own and other notable women’s stories (including those from the world of politics, media, and business), and providing practical principles, Kay and Shipman do more than merely admonish women to “lean in” to their careers. Rather, they give them the inspiration and the tools to close the gap between insecurity and fulfillment.
