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A growing woman does not blame her shoes. I was born a woman, from an ordinary family, with ordinary abilities, and am just a passing woman with a fragile heart. However, perhaps because of my incredibly ordinary and fragile heart, I became very greedy about the things I wanted to pursue in life. For instance, I wanted to go to a good school, do well in my studies, earn a lot of money, and so on. I tried so hard to obtain so many things, but the truth is, there are many things in life that just
Although it is said that things have improved significantly compared to the past, it seems that discrimination and inequality have always existed for women in the workforce. The story of the author, who became a global leader with qualifications distinct from others, was very intriguing. I read the book with great curiosity about how companies other than Korean firms recruit talent and provide opportunities. I have already been working for three years, but many of my friends are still preparing
I requested this book without knowing anything about the author. It turned out she was the CEO of a global corporation—a woman who rose to her current position as a result of consistently striving toward her dreams. True to the title, she is a leader brimming with bold conviction and confidence, and I was able to gain energy throughout the entire book. She published this book to share her experiences as a global leader, acting as a mentor herself. Indeed, the content is concrete and
Recently, I came across a news report stating that the salary gap between male and female employees is a staggering 26 million won. Although things are said to have improved significantly, it left a bitter taste in my mouth to realize that gender discrimination still exists. The author of this book, *Growing Women Don't Blame Their Shoes*, is a global female CEO who travels the world. She took her first steps into the professional world as a Marketing Manager at General Motors while pursuing a
The epitome of "warm leadership" is none other than female leadership. Of course, among them, there are likely many leaders who, despite being women and mothers, are more enterprising and reform-minded than men or even single women. I didn't like the title of this book: "Growing Women Don't Blame Their Shoes." Nevertheless, the reason I chose to read it was... "Keep your self-esteem high, but discard your pride. Keep your confidence high, but discard your arrogance." These two sentences
I was born a woman, from an ordinary family, with ordinary abilities, and just a passing woman with a fragile heart. However, perhaps because of my incredibly ordinary and fragile heart, I became very greedy about the things I wanted to pursue in life. For instance, I wanted to go to a good school, do well in my studies, earn a lot of money, and so on. I tried so hard to obtain so many things, but the truth is, there are many things in life that just don't work out. Whenever that happened, I
I used to think that rising from an entry-level position to CEO was something exclusive to men, but that, too, was a prejudice. After all, I hear that global corporations actually offer more opportunities for promotion to women. Of course, to achieve this, I must put the messages the author conveys into practice. If I become a woman who is recognized in that way, I will become an excellent mother to my child as well. After all, a mother's present self will resemble her child's future. It made
Bae Geum-mi: A growing woman does not blame her shoes
"A Growing Woman Doesn't Blame Her Shoes" offers life wisdom for working women in their 20s and 30s who have excelled in both their studies and work but struggle with self-growth and find their bearings amidst workplace conflicts. Bae Geum-mi, CEO of Coloplast Korea, who has experienced both success and adversity while working at leading global corporations, shares the global attitude she has acquired and the leadership qualities women must possess. Having traversed the global business landscape for 25 years—ranging from the U.S. to Denmark, and spanning from General Motors to the Chosun Hotel, DHL, Johnson & Johnson, and the medical device industry—the author guides readers toward a wise path, much like a close senior colleague teaching. She offers insights on how to conduct oneself when unexpectedly caught up in political battles, how to deal with attackers, how to avoid mistakes when leaving a job unexpectedly, and how to control one's emotions. She provides detailed advice and case studies for growth into a leader, covering topics such as effective presentations, the leadership skills women need, techniques for strategic career changes, and sharp rebuke for women hesitant about promotions. It emphasizes that while one can reach a certain position up to their 30s through qualifications built on parental background, material wealth, or so-called "backdoor connections," success in one's 40s and beyond must be achieved entirely through one's own efforts. It conveys the realization that while exceptional work skills are fundamental, one must possess character, leadership, and a sense of responsibility to attract competent employees and grow into an efficient organization.
Korean title: 성장하는 여자는 구두를 탓하지 않는다
Korean author: 배금미
Korean publisher: 중앙북스
ISBN-13: 9788927806141
Reviews
A growing woman does not blame her shoes. I was born a woman, from an ordinary family, with ordinary abilities, and am just a passing woman with a fragile heart. However, perhaps because of my incredibly ordinary and fragile heart, I became very greedy about the things I wanted to pursue in life. For instance, I wanted to go to a good school, do well in my studies, earn a lot of money, and so on. I tried so hard to obtain so many things, but the truth is, there are many things in life that just
Although it is said that things have improved significantly compared to the past, it seems that discrimination and inequality have always existed for women in the workforce. The story of the author, who became a global leader with qualifications distinct from others, was very intriguing. I read the book with great curiosity about how companies other than Korean firms recruit talent and provide opportunities. I have already been working for three years, but many of my friends are still preparing
I requested this book without knowing anything about the author. It turned out she was the CEO of a global corporation—a woman who rose to her current position as a result of consistently striving toward her dreams. True to the title, she is a leader brimming with bold conviction and confidence, and I was able to gain energy throughout the entire book. She published this book to share her experiences as a global leader, acting as a mentor herself. Indeed, the content is concrete and
Recently, I came across a news report stating that the salary gap between male and female employees is a staggering 26 million won. Although things are said to have improved significantly, it left a bitter taste in my mouth to realize that gender discrimination still exists. The author of this book, *Growing Women Don't Blame Their Shoes*, is a global female CEO who travels the world. She took her first steps into the professional world as a Marketing Manager at General Motors while pursuing a
The epitome of "warm leadership" is none other than female leadership. Of course, among them, there are likely many leaders who, despite being women and mothers, are more enterprising and reform-minded than men or even single women. I didn't like the title of this book: "Growing Women Don't Blame Their Shoes." Nevertheless, the reason I chose to read it was... "Keep your self-esteem high, but discard your pride. Keep your confidence high, but discard your arrogance." These two sentences
I was born a woman, from an ordinary family, with ordinary abilities, and just a passing woman with a fragile heart. However, perhaps because of my incredibly ordinary and fragile heart, I became very greedy about the things I wanted to pursue in life. For instance, I wanted to go to a good school, do well in my studies, earn a lot of money, and so on. I tried so hard to obtain so many things, but the truth is, there are many things in life that just don't work out. Whenever that happened, I
I used to think that rising from an entry-level position to CEO was something exclusive to men, but that, too, was a prejudice. After all, I hear that global corporations actually offer more opportunities for promotion to women. Of course, to achieve this, I must put the messages the author conveys into practice. If I become a woman who is recognized in that way, I will become an excellent mother to my child as well. After all, a mother's present self will resemble her child's future. It made