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book Disrupt: Proud. Loud. Leading Without a Doubt, edited by Maria Beebe,
president, Global Networks and Maya Escudero, secretary, Filipina Women's
Network, features stories from some of the most successful women in America.
The San Francisco-based Filipina Women's Network which promoted the book is a
non-profit professional association that works towards empowering women of
Philippine ancestry worldwide.
The book Disrupt... is a collective synthesis of the 35 Filipina women's leadership
experiences as they navigated the corporate cultures in the global workplace.
It was launched at the 11th Filipina Leadership Global Summit held in Manila,
Philippines, in October 2014.
The contributing authors are recipients of FWN's 100 Most Influential Filipina
Women in the World Award, and each chapter ends with their recommendations for
aspiring women leaders.
The concluding chapter 'Synthesis' clusters the key tips into the following categories.
Here are some key tips for you to act upon:
1. Have a higher sense of purpose.
Cultivate a bigger sense of meaning.
You are here for a reason -- live with purpose and passion every day.
Follow your heart and work for something that is bigger than yourself.
Maintain a good connection with your ancestors and to the Divine.
2. Tap the deeper aspects of your own national culture.
Many Asian cultures are community-oriented and draw on deep traditions.
Embrace the positive aspects of your culture and tie your success to the success of
those around you as well.
3. Build your sense of character and ethics.
Keep true to your core values but remain open to other viewpoints and possibilities.
Have courage, and resolve to go forward even when risk is involved.
Keep your promises and maintain a good reputation.
4. Know yourself and work on transforming yourself.
Look within and examine why you want to lead.
Choose a career which brings out the passion in you.
Cultivate the art of positive thinking.
Madanmohan Rao
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