CATHIE BLACK heads Hearst Magazines, a division of Hearst Corporation. She manages the financial performance and development of some of the industry's best-known magazines, including "Cosmopolitan," " Esquire," " Good Housekeeping," " Harper's Bazaar," ""and" O," " the Oprah Magazine." Black made publishing history in 1979 as the first woman publisher of a weekly consumer magazine, New York, and she is widely credited for the success of "USA Today," where for eight years, starting in 1983, she was first president, then publisher. Before joining Hearst, she also served five years as president and CEO of the Newspaper Association of America. She lives in New York with her husband, son, and daughter.
""Basic Black" does a great job of telling the story of how Cathie
deftly navigated the challenges of the workplace and the media
business, while also trying to balance the demands of a busy life.
Her practical tips on handling typical workplace situations make
this an important read for any woman who wants to become a better
colleague, a better leader ... and a better person."
--Meg Whitman, President & CEO, eBay Inc.
"Bravo for "Basic Black"! After reading this book, I understand
more than ever why Cathie Black is the huge success she is today.
She's totally fearless! She shares her triumphs, but perhaps best
of all, she shares her mistakes so that we can learn from them. I
love her candor. Whether you're starting your career or going full
throttle, you will benefit from Cathie's insights into
business--and life. "Basic Black" is a true must-read.
--Gayle King, editor-at-large of "O, The Oprah Magazine"
"I'm a big Cathie Black fan-in part because we both believe that
where you come from in no way determines where you can get to. If
you think it, you can create it.Cathie's career is living proof of
that and her experiences, both professional and personal, make for
fascinating reading. The life lessons in these pages are smart,
true, and reassuring, no matter where you are in your career."
--Suze Orman, author of "Women and Money" and "The Nine Steps to
Financial Freedom"
"Cathie Black is exactly the kind of mentor every woman needs: a
talented executive at the top of her game willing to tell it like
it really is. Imagine having a private lunch with one of the most
powerful women in business, and then feast on her wonderful book.
"Basic Black" is among the very best insider accounts of how to
succeed as a leader."
--Rosabeth Moss Kanter, Harvard Business School professor and
author of "Confidence" and "America the Principled"
"Cathie Black demystifies the workplace with her typical brand of
pragmatic insight and engaging humor. "Basic Black" provides a
practical guide to the traits we see demonstrated by our greatest
leaders at GE---passion, drive, attitude, risk taking, and the
ability to nurture and develop great talent. I had fun reading
"Basic Black," and thought to myself...This is someone I would like
to work for."
--Jeffrey R. Immelt, Chairman and CEO, GE
"As every woman needs basic black in her wardrobe, she also needs
"Basic Black" on her bookshelf. This is the perfect handbook on
getting ahead while staying true to yourself."
--Donna Karan, Designer
" Basic Black does a great job of telling the story of how Cathie
deftly navigated the challenges of the workplace and the media
business, while also trying to balance the demands of a busy life.
Her practical tips on handling typical workplace situations make
this an important read for any woman who wants to become a better
colleague, a better leader ... and a better person. "
-- Meg Whitman, President & CEO, eBay Inc.
& quot; Bravo for Basic Black ! After reading this book, I
understand more than ever why Cathie Black is the huge success she
is today. She ' s totally fearless! She shares her triumphs, but
perhaps best of all, she shares her mistakes so that we can learn
from them. I love her candor. Whether you're starting your career
or going full throttle, you will benefit from Cathie's insights
into business--and life. Basic Black is a true must-read.
-- Gayle King, editor-at-large of O, The Oprah Magazine
& quot; I ' m a big Cathie Black fan - in part because we both
believe that where you come from in no way determines where you can
get to. If you think it, you can create it.Cathie ' s career is
living proof of that and her experiences, both professional and
personal, make for fascinating reading. The life lessons in these
pages are smart, true, and reassuring, no matter where you are in
your career.& quot;
-- Suze Orman, author of Women and Money and The Nine Steps to
FinancialFreedom
& quot; Cathie Black is exactly the kind of mentor every woman
needs: a talented executive at the top of her game willing to tell
it like it really is. Imagine having a private lunch with one of
the most powerful women in business, and then feast on her
wonderful book. Basic Black is among the very best insider accounts
of how to succeed as a leader.& quot;
-- Rosabeth Moss Kanter, Harvard Business School professor and
author of Confidence and America the Principled
& quot; Cathie Black demystifies the workplace with her typical
brand of pragmatic insight and engaging humor. Basic Black provides
a practical guide to the traits we see demonstrated by our greatest
leaders at GE---passion, drive, attitude, risk taking, and the
ability to nurture and develop great talent. I had fun reading
Basic Black, and thought to myself...This is someone I would like
to work for.& quot;
-- Jeffrey R. Immelt, Chairman and CEO, GE
& quot; As every woman needs basic black in her wardrobe, she also
needs Basic Black on her bookshelf. This is the perfect handbook on
getting ahead while staying true to yourself.& quot;
-- Donna Karan, Designer
" "Basic Black" does a great job of telling the story of how Cathie
deftly navigated the challenges of the workplace and the media
business, while also trying to balance the demands of a busy life.
Her practical tips on handling typical workplace situations make
this an important read for any woman who wants to become a better
colleague, a better leader ... and a better person."
--Meg Whitman, President & CEO, eBay Inc.
" Bravo for "Basic Black"! After reading this book, I understand
more than ever why Cathie Black is the huge success she is today.
She' s totally fearless! She shares her triumphs, but perhaps best
of all, she shares her mistakes so that we can learn from them. I
love her candor. Whether you're starting your career or going full
throttle, you will benefit from Cathie's insights into
business--and life. "Basic Black" is a true must-read.
--Gayle King, editor-at-large of "O, The Oprah Magazine"
" I' m a big Cathie Black fan- in part because we both believe that
where you come from in no way determines where you can get to. If
you think it, you can create it.Cathie' s career is living proof of
that and her experiences, both professional and personal, make for
fascinating reading. The life lessons in these pages are smart,
true, and reassuring, no matter where you are in your career."
--Suze Orman, author of "Women and Money" and "The Nine Steps to
Financial Freedom"
" Cathie Black is exactly the kind of mentor every woman needs: a
talented executive at the top of her game willing to tell it like
it really is. Imagine having a private lunch with one of the most
powerful women in business, andthen feast on her wonderful book.
"Basic Black" is among the very best insider accounts of how to
succeed as a leader."
--Rosabeth Moss Kanter, Harvard Business School professor and
author of "Confidence" and "America the Principled"
" Cathie Black demystifies the workplace with her typical brand of
pragmatic insight and engaging humor. "Basic Black" provides a
practical guide to the traits we see demonstrated by our greatest
leaders at GE---passion, drive, attitude, risk taking, and the
ability to nurture and develop great talent. I had fun reading
"Basic Black," and thought to myself...This is someone I would like
to work for."
--Jeffrey R. Immelt, Chairman and CEO, GE
" As every woman needs basic black in her wardrobe, she also needs
"Basic Black" on her bookshelf. This is the perfect handbook on
getting ahead while staying true to yourself."
--Donna Karan, Designer
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