Summary:
The memoir chronicles the rise of Carly Fiorina from a law school dropout to becoming the first female CEO of a Fortune 20 company, Hewlett-Packard. It details her leadership challenges, her controversial tenure and eventual ousting, and her reflections on the difficulties faced by women in corporate America.
Key points:
1. Tough Decisions in Leadership: Carly Fiorina highlights that leadership involves making hard, sometimes unpopular choices, like her decisions at HP for a merger and job cuts.
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