Women are no strangers to confronting challenges and overcoming obstacles in their lives. From climbing out of acute poverty to raising children alone with a husband off at war to recovering from a failed business to escaping from under the thumb of an abusive relationship, this book explores the myriad of ways in which women find the means to conquer situations that threaten to destroy their lives. The stories that Mackey tells reveal an intimate look at twelve women who have all faced seemingly insurmountable circumstances, risen to the challenge, and navigated their way with enduring courage to successful and healthy lives. Women of all ages, ethnicities, religions and backgrounds will be able to identify a part of themselves within Women Navigating Adversity, an extraordinary book.

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Education and experience–those quantifiable “hard” skills on your resume that “validate” your suitability for a certain job or career,–are important to achieving professional success. But the benefits of education and experience can be neutralized if not complemented by another, just as essential skill set–that of “soft” skills. Soft skills are those that, when acquired and applied, influence attitude, behavior, and character in a positive way. They work synergistically with hard skills to create a powerful vehicle that moves you toward your goals. However, while hard skills are easily measured, soft skills are more difficult to assess and sometimes perceived as open to interpretation–a common rationale used by those who tend to apply these skills on a sliding scale. In this book, the authors remove any ambiguity surrounding the validity and application of soft skills. For each soft skill they cite–forty-one in all, ranging from leadership and managing anger to developing trust–they present a clear picture of the responsibilities and rewards inherent to each skill. The wryly humorous Mistakes to Avoid and the introspective Steps to Success accompanying each skill add both spice and specific guidelines for making these skills your own.