Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office is a career development guide that highlights unconscious behaviours and habits that can hold women back in professional environments. Dr. Lois P. Frankel, a business psychologist and coach, identifies common “nice girl” patterns that may negatively affect leadership opportunities and career progression.
The book provides practical advice on replacing self-limiting behaviours with confident, assertive actions. It covers areas such as communication style, negotiation, leadership presence, decision-making, and professional self-image. Each chapter focuses on actionable changes that can improve workplace effectiveness and career outcomes.
Frankel also emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, encouraging readers to recognize how social conditioning may influence their behaviour at work and how to shift toward more empowered habits.
Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office is widely regarded in business and professional development literature. It is ideal for women professionals, managers, and students entering the workforce, offering practical strategies for building confidence, authority, and long-term career success.
