While this book does an alright job of easily explaining 'obvious, but not obvious' leadership and management skills, it has some really problematic examples and themes that I could not get past - almost a DNF for me.

What's problematic?

Likening the fear LGBTQIA+ employees face at bigoted companies to the discomfort employees with conservative ideas face when working in Silicon Valley.

Stating that we've gone too far and banned touch at work (between employees) - giving an example of a man who went up hugged and kissed a woman on the cheek after her presentation and he had NEVER met that woman before. Then the author mentions she wished more people hugged like that..WTF.

Saying there is too much anxiety around discussing gender issues, so male managers won't give female employees criticism. Then stating that this is society's fault, because when 'unbiased' men, who are 'champions' of women at work discuss gender issues and get called out on problematic statements they make, the men decide to not bring up gender issues anymore. What great proponents of radical candor these male managers are that when they hear criticism of how they 'champion' gender issues, rather than grow from it, they decide to abandon the work altogether.

Also millennial bashing.

I did like the take away of hosting separate debate meetings and decision meetings to move plans forward on a team. I'd also like the same job this author actually had, where she coached a CEO for an hour every two weeks - at probably quadruple my current salary.