Become the project manager of your career and advance in your job no matter what obstacles you face Have you ever met the requirements for a promotion, but still didn't feel qualified enough to take on the new role? Has a male colleague ever repeated what you just said in a meeting, and received positive feedback as if he said it first? Has anyone every implied that you should be less confident and direct, and more “likeable”? Innovation thought leader and former Fortune 50 executive, Daphne E. Jones has experienced her share of dog whistle disempowerment throughout her career―but she didn’t let it stop her. Instead, she developed an actionable system for overcoming imposter syndrome, negativity and building the career of her dreams―and now she shares her winning approach with you. In Win When They Say You Won’t, Jones walks you through the process of: Envisioning what success looks like to you - Prioritizing your objectives and mapping out how to achieve them - Working your plan, soliciting constructive feedback from other stakeholders, and altering your strategy as needed - Reflecting on your accomplishments and lessons learned, while defining your next win "You don’t have to rely on what women, especially women of color, have needed to do for a hundred years―that is, to work twice as hard to get half as far,” Jones writes. “We can work twice as smart, just like businesses do, and go further than you ever imagined. Don’t wait for change to only come from above, you can use my strategies to advance right now, even in seemingly impossible situations.” Win When They Say You Won’t provides the inspiration, insights, and tools you need to deconstruct any momentum that has been set against you and take your career to the next level―starting now. "Winning is realized at the end of a battle, but it is first conceived in the beginning of the battle . . . in the mind. Daphne E. Jones focuses the reader's mind on seeing personal setbacks as business problems or growth opportunities, using business tools and methods to overcome those challenges and win! Daphne 'keeps it real' through her stories of women’s injustice, experiences, and triumphs." —Reverend Al Sharpton , President and Founder of National Action Network "Daphne's story of her journey from secretary to senior vice president and beyond is inspiring, and will excite, ignite, and empower readers. The playing field for women is not level, and Daphne's methodology helps women win in spite of barriers that can block their success. I love her ambition, perseverance, and stories of transformation."  —Shellye Archambeau , author of Unapologetically Ambitious and CEO of Metric Stream (ret.)     "As a woman advocate and mentor, I have read many books, many that resonate emotionally and are a respite in a storm of injustice. Daphne does connect to the injustice of her otherness, but she connects her sisters to tools that successful managers in tech and business use. This book is so different because she has created a system that uses the best management tools for you to work on your most important endeavor: you."  —Geraldine Laybourne , first President of Nickelodeon, cofounder and Chairwoman of Oxygen Media, Vice Chairman of Vital Voices, and cofounder of Day One Early Learning Community    "'Yes I Can!' are the words that came to me as I read Win When They Say You Won't by Daphne E. Jones. Daphne's book is a story of triumph and adversity which serves as an inspiration to never give up on your dreams despite being told that they are not possible. . . . I am certain that this book will serve as a beacon for individuals aiming to achieve their true potential.”  —H.E. Audrey P. Marks , Jamaican Ambassador to the USA, Permanent Representative to the OAS, Embassy of Jamaica    "Great leaders are often diamonds in the rough. They need guidance, encouragement, and direction to shine. Race and gender biases often add layers of dirt and crust that smother one's radiance. Daphne Jones has provided personal insights and a technologist's systems approach to success that will empower readers to realize their full potential."  —Michael K. Powell , President & CEO of NCTA—The Internet & Television Association and Former Chairman of the FCC    "It's evident from her steep ascent into senior corporate leadership, Daphne clearly learned how to play the game that was not designed for her to win. As a black woman, of immigrant parents, born and raised in poverty, she shows that no matter your background, you have the power to define your own narrative and win using her EDIT methodology."  —Gail Evans , author of Play Like a Man, Win Like A Woman and EVP of CNN Newsgroup (ret.)     Daphne E. Jones has 30+ years of experience in general management and executive level roles at IBM, Johnson & Johnson, Hospira, and General Electric. At GE, she served as SVP for Future of Work, SVP & CIO for Product Engineering, Imaging, and Ultrasound, and Senior Executive & CIO f