Books like Drop the ball by Tiffany Dufu
In *Drop the Ball*, career strategist Tiffany Dufu reflects on her transition from ambitious professional to mother and the realization that the drive to accomplish everything was unsustainable. She shares the experience that led her to prioritize a leaner to‑do list, delegate tasks, and rely on others. The book offers a candid examination of the structural challenges hindering women's rise to senior leadership, including the overlap of middle‑management roles and family responsibilities. Dufu’s guidance encourages women to embrace imperfection, set realistic expectations, and cultivate supportive relationships so they can focus on what truly matters.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Tiffany Dufu
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