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From Entry Level to Executive

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This book isn't just a guide—it's a mentor. Whether you're confronting the glass ceiling, championing diversity, or seeking professional evolution, let "Rise" be your companion. Dive in, ready for transformation, and let Jackie's wisdom empower your own leadership ascent.
"RISE is a must-read for leaders committed to advancing their leadership skills to the next level."
Melonie Parker
Chief Diversity Officer, Google
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Experience-backed advice +
the tools you need to RISE

The Rising Leader Model

A five-part plan empowering women to close the leadership gap.

The Rising Leader Model

A five-part plan empowering women to close the leadership gap.

Personal Anecdotes

Heartfelt stories that resonate, offering a mirror to your own experiences.

Personal Anecdotes

Heartfelt stories that resonate, offering a mirror to your own experiences.

Practical Strategies

Effective tools to navigate the maze of corporate challenges.

Practical Strategies

Effective tools to navigate the maze of corporate challenges.

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Ready to Rise?Your Journey Begins Here

From an entry-level position to executive leadership at the iconic IBM Corporation, Jackie Stallings Evans knows the intricate dance of climbing the corporate ladder, especially as a woman of color often standing alone.

Join Jackie as she unveils her journey, packed with insights from decades in corporate leadership. 

Book Overview

RISE

Game-Changing Success Strategies
For Women Leaders

Treat this book as a living, breathing companion on your path to leadership excellence! It will serve as your guidebook, ready to be consulted whenever you need a dose of inspiration, guidance, or a gentle reminder of the powerful principles that will help you RISE.

Ready to Rise?

Get a taste of what the book will share by downloading my FREE Leadership Signature Workbook designed to help you embrace your unique style so you can RISE to the top!

Section 1: It's About YOU
Focus on establishing a solid foundation by understanding, developing, and leveraging your unique Leadership Signature. We'll explore how your values, strengths, personality and experiences contribute to your style.
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Section 2: It's About the PEOPLE
Emphasizes the shift in mindset required when transitioning into a new leadership role. Focusing on the significance of building and nurturing relationships within your team and what motivates different people.
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Section 3: It's About the ORGANIZATION
Highlights the importance of being an agile and innovative strategic leaders. Includes tools to develop your business acumen within strategic, financial, and business agility.
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Section 4: It's About the COMMUNITY
Explore the significance of community involvement for leadership growth. This not only broadens your skills, but fosters positive public relations for your organization.
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Section 5: It's About SELF-CARE
Managing workplace stress and cultivating a support system is key to your success. No one reaches the top without help, a fact that emphasizes the need to prioritize self-care and build positive relationships with peers.
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What delighted readers have to say

"This book, is a game-changer! Readers will gain insights into fostering an inclusive culture and discover effective strategies for leading multicultural teams across generations, cultures, and in remote/hybrid work settings."
Melonie Parker
Chief Diversity Officer, Google
"You'll love the warm wisdom, real-life examples and actionable insights of this page-turning book. Get ready to underline passages that will save you trial-and-terror learning. Read it and reap."
Sam Horn
CEO, Intrigue Agency
"Jackie's “Mountain Climbing Momentum” helps identify and overcome obstacles while navigating the corporate landscape. This is a practical and engaging book with strategies that anyone can use and apply."
Margot James Copeland
CEO, KeyBank Foundation (retired)
"Heartfelt anecdotes and transformative insights to help other women, especially women of color, as they embrace their leadership potential in the corporate world."
Deepa Purushothaman
Author of The First, The Few, The Only
"RISE is a powerful and proven step-by-step guide for any woman aspiring to advance in the workplace."
Gena Cox
PhD, Psychologist, Coach, Speaker, Author
"RISE is full of stories and advice that will benefit anyone who wants to advance in today’s workplace. This insightful book helps women find their leadership path and be more powerful as inclusive and agile leaders."
Dawn S. Kirk
Executive Coach, Speaker, and Author
"Jackie provides an easy-to-follow (& even easier to implement) roadmap to develop your “leadership signature,” leveraging your uniqueness, credibility, and self-efficacy. This is a must-read for anyone wanting to “rise.”
Lisa S. Kaplowitz
Exec Director, Rutgers

About the Author

Unlock your full potential... I'll show you how.

Jackie Stallings Evans is a recognized leadership coach and consultant with a mission to advance women in leadership roles.

Her long career with IBM, rising from entry-level to executive, demonstrates how she embodies the journey she advocates.

Jackie offers readers—especially women aspiring to advance in their career—a distinctive blend of empathy and expertise with her Rising Leader Model.

Shaped by real-world challenges and successes, this model equips female leaders with proven tools and strategies to effectively rise in their careers. 

Jackie Stallings Evans

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Leadership Signature

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