Quotes
"In a world that
too often tells women, especially Black women, to stay small, keep quiet, and
know their limits, this book says otherwise. It's a celebration of women
knowing their power."—Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook and founder of LeanIn.Org and OptionB.Org
"Shellye has achieved amazing success through a
clear strategy of setting goals, making plans, and intelligent risk-taking.
In this book, she's now sharing these strategies with us: why to set an
ambitious plan and how to achieve it. Highly recommended."—Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn and #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Start-Up of You
"Shellye's life story, and the lessons it carries, are powerful examples of focus and ambition that can shape your life for the better. If your goal is just to be famous, maybe this is not the story for you, but if your goal is to be a truly great leader of men and women, you have found your guide."—Ben Horowitz, New York Times bestselling author of The Hard Thing about Hard Things
"Unapologetically Ambitious is a treasure trove of strategic wisdom and practical tips, brought to life through amazing storytelling that will leave the reader inspired, empowered and appreciative. The book deals with the realities of setbacks, trade-offs and societal norms in an authentic way, while illustrating that strength and success often lie in mindset and the team you choose in life. The closing chapter serves as a master guide to navigating life, providing a penultimate takeaway for any reader early in their journey to put the wisdom and experience of the Archambeau's lessons learned into immediate action!"—Brad D.Smith, Executive Chairman of Intuit and Nordstrom
"Through a compelling story about her own journey,
Shellye offers powerful tips for how to live life courageously and go after
what you want. From investing in your financial health to integrating work,
marriage, parenthood and self-care--each chapter lays out actionable
strategies to help you achieve your goals. A must read for anyone looking for
ways to grow and live their best life."— ThasundaBrown Duckett, CEO, ChaseConsumer Banking
"A successful career in any industry is always underpinned by a few important elements: focus, risk-awareness and drive. Shellye's book Unapologetically Ambitious underscores the importance these elements can play in your career and showcases brilliant strategies and approaches through her own career pursuits. "
—John Thompson, chairman of Microsoft
"Shellye Archambeau is one of the most
intelligent, hard-working and focused women I have met in my 40+ years of
business. I was very pleased to have her join the Verizon board in 2013
and have watched her rise within the board to now head the Corporate Governance
Committee. Her experience as an African American women rising through the
ranks of both large global businesses and technology startups gives her a
unique perspective to share with those entering the business world especially
those people of color. Grab a pen a paper as you read this book. It
is full of the guidance that will put you on a path to career success."—Lowell McAdam,Former CEO of Verizon
"There are lots of people who have the raw talent and ambition to be great successes, but lack a strategy and plan. That's what Unapologetically Ambitious is about! It reveals Shellye Archambeau's formula for developing your own talent and getting what you want out of life both professionally and personally. It's the book I wish I had read when I was in my 20s."—Eric Schmidt, Google CEO and chairman from 2001 until2011, Google executive chairman from 2011 to 2015 and Alphabetexecutive chairman from 2015 to 2018
"Archambeau's winning voice and refusal to countenance
failure make for an appealing account of one woman's path to success."—Publishers Weekly
"Archambeau's
book is essential reading for anyone seeking guidance on taking a strategic
approach to increasing their odds for success in business and life. I
especially recommend it to entrepreneurs and innovators who are early in their
careers and focused on drawing down risk and achieving targeted
milestones."—Clare Leinweber, Executive Director of TsaiCenter for Innovative Thinking at Yale