In "Knowing Your Value," best-selling author and "Morning Joe" co-host Mika Brzezinski reflects on her own mistakes at the negotiating table and takes an in-depth look at how women today achieve their deserved recognition and financial worth.
Mika talks with Kathie Lee and Hoda about her new book.
Mika also discussed the book today on Morning Joe. Watch the clip HERE.
"There are a variety of reasons for gender inequality in the workplace," she writes in "Knowing Your Value." "Many of them are complicated, and some are not completely understood. But in sharing these cautionary tales and personal victories, research and anecdotal evidence, I hope women will learn something that helps them chart their own course."
Read an excerpt of the book HERE. To order the book, click HERE. To catch Mika on her book tour, check out this schedule.
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In the early 80's I went into law enforcement shortly after undergraduate college. Though my statistics where the highest on the force, I was passed up for higher ranks and specialized divisions. I was paid less because I was blatantly given the message that as a woman I was not as valuable as my male counter parts. Now I actively engage in the salary negotiation process. The last time this happened, a piece of paper was sliding to me across the table... I wrote a much higher figure and sent it back across the table. I works to advocate for your self worth in the work force. However, I did not get there until I found out that men were getting paid more then I was for doing the same job (even better) then they were!
How do I go about getting an autographed copy of your book? I think it would be a great anniversary present for my wife. In her career, Gail has worked for the Secret Service, the Crown Agency (England), and is now HR Manager of a small international company here in Ocala, Fl. I'll go ahead and buy her a copy now since our anniversary is June 7th but would love to add an autographed copy to her collection of books.
Sincerely,
Joseph Kinley
SCARBOROUGH: When he has time for you, just tell him to stop going around calling me a murderer or I‘m going to have to call my lawyers. Will you do that for me?
Where do I begin. I am a woman with a BA, MBA and JD. I work in the Securities Industry...yes, finance...the world from he!! for women. Talk about being under valued and under paid. Women in this industry work harder and will never get into the "boys club." For years I have said, I don't need your pat on the back, pay me like you pay my male counterpart...that will never happen.
Also, as for the question you asked on Morning Joe today, do you care if you are liked.....when I am asked that question my response has ALWAYS been: I'm not paid to be liked and its not my job to give you the warm and fuzzies....most laugh but I know the "powers that be" take issue with the confidence that I exude! Its such a shame. I feel as if I have wasted my talent and intelligence. Since the market is so tough I find its difficult to find a new company that is willing to pay for my level of education and experience. However, I never give up!!
I love the show- but, I don't understand how Mika missed the obvious answere to her book's main question. The main question at least on today's show asked why do women not rise to top positions as much as men?
Simple- There is a huge element of taking power to get to "high positions" and asking for "higher pay". And men are much more comfortable and skilled and getting and keeping power.
I'm not saying men are better then women - just different and maybe not as ruthless.
and what's even stranger- is that so many people mostly women (sorry but true) think you should get what you deserve in life.
Well I'm only 41 and I've found you don't get what you deserve in life- YOU GET WHAT YOU NEGOTIATE. How is it that I'm younger then Mika but retain more wisdom in this area.
I love love love Mika - but she is flirting with being a victim. But good for her for getting the debate going.
While I am thrilled by Mika's book, I am saddened by a couple of things: 1) I am 61, and fought for my place in the work world for years. It saddens me to think we still have to tell women to stand up for themselves. In the area of 40 somethings, it seems as if either they didn't have mothers who taught them their value, or they didn't hear it. and 2) It saddens me that even though Mika is working to know her own value, she still has the provocative, sometimes seductive shots of herself on Morning Joe. Mika in short shorts, posed to display assets. It is a bit of dichotomy to say value my skills, but let me show you figure.
A few days ago your show presented a gentleman who had a book about getting rid of the people in congress and the sentate because they are using their knowledge to get rich.
Can you give the name of that book.
Thanks,
Marjorie Gardner-Cruse
Oh, I watch your show every morning -- keep up the good work and good guest.
Dear Mika, I watch morning joe regularly and my overall observation is that you are exceptionally bright , charming, entellagent, and extreemly sexy woman, and if I win the power ball lottery I want to take you to breakfast in the wee hours of the morning. I plan to purchase your book asap. Keep up the good work. O and your co-hosts the're ok to. God Bless , your fan xoxxxo, clarence.