Following in the tradition of her bestselling French Women Don't Get Fat and French Women for All Seasons comes Mireille's insightful guide to navigating the working world, living the good life, and savoring every minute of it
When Mireille Guiliano became a senior executive and spokesperson for Veuve Clicquot, she took the Champagne to the top of the luxury market, using her distinctive French woman’s philosophy and style. Now she uses those same talents and savior faoir to help readers pop their own corks and get the most out of life.
In Women, Work & the Art of Savoir Faire, Mireille draws on her experiences at the frontlines and high echelons of the business world to give women the practical advice they need to make work part of a well-balanced life. With lively lessons, stories, and helpful hints, she teaches every reader how to identify her own passions and talents, improve her communication skills, balance work and life, turn herself into a winning brand, and so much more.
From acing a job interview or performance review to hosting a dinner party, Mireille tells it like it is as she shares her secrets for feeling good, facing challenges, getting ahead, and maximizing pleasure at every opportunity.
Sydney Stylists note : I am utterly obsessed with this series of books . A must have - Put it on the Christmas list for any women you may know navigating the world of business.
Most business books will inform women to dress in suits, act like a man , and be ruthless in the office. count numbers and cut costs and do plenty of over time to get ahead. Thank-god this is not one of those books! It reflects on the importance of happiness, productivity and leisure. Living and loving your work and making the most out of every opportunity. It teaches women not to hide their femininity but to embrace it and use it to your advantages. How to command respect - Not demand it. How style, elegance and good manners are a girls best friend - not diamonds , sorry Marilyn.. Packed with great relevant advice from the former CEO of LVMH and Veuve Clicquot.
So grab a bottle of Veuve and give a toast to life, love, work, and play !
I really enjoyed this book and it's helped a lot for me to go about my work day in a more mature manner and not take everything so personally.
ReplyDeleteAgreed it is FABULOUS ! written by women too - talk about girl power.
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