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# Daring to be Different: Stories and Tips from a Woman Leader in Tech (Daring to be Different: A Book Series for Career Development)

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Review: Inspiring Book - I had the pleasure of reading Raji Rajagopalan's inspiring book “Daring to be Different", I would highly recommend "Daring to be Different" to anyone looking for inspiration and guidance. It is a truly inspiring and uplifting read that will leave you feeling motivated and empowered to pursue your passions with courage and determination. Raji tells the story through a series of personal experiences and thoughtful reflections, she encourages readers to embrace their uniqueness and pursue their passions with courage and determination. She shares her own struggles, as well as her wins, and this made the book feel relatable, authentic and inspiring. Another thing that I loved about "Daring to be Different" was the way that she encourages readers to take risks and pursue their dreams. Her message of "Daring to be different" is a powerful reminder that it is okay to be ourselves, take risks, ok to fail, that we should embrace our individuality and not be afraid to stand out, success comes eventually, and you will learn a lot in this journey. Raji Rajagopalan is brilliant in her writing, she keeps the readers interest captivating, she excels in her way to tell her own personal story right from childhood, the problems she faced, the thoughts she had to deal with, the circumstances of fear and risks which were overshadowing through her life, the struggles in every part of her journey, the tips she used from her mentors. She conveys all those tips which are very practical on how to deal those circumstances in our personal life and Professional life. She tells clearly how she got into Microsoft, the initial struggles of coding, how she navigated through the thoughts and became better at coding and leadership. Many writers talk about very high-level success stories, many authors don’t detail the failures, risks and how they circumvent them in their lives, Raji calls out that she was and is an introvert, she explains the steps she has taken to give a speech in front of 20,000 audience for a Microsoft Inspire summit, she details out the mental ordeals she goes through in this journey of an Introvert to a leader. Her inspirational storytelling around leadership and insights are amazing, and I learnt a lot reading her new book.
Review: Raji's Genuine and Inspiring Story - It is such a pleasure reading through the book "Daring to be Different" during the last holidays. I read the book as soon as it was released as I was very curious to know what it entails in the story of a woman who has attained great success in the tech sector. In this book, Raji thoroughly captivated the interest of the audience by genuinely sharing her upbringing and the hurdles she encountered while growing up. She has turned every obstacle into an opportunity and clearly exhibited growth mindset and leadership in every step of her way, which is truly an inspiration to the readers. Raji emphasized how crucial it is to acquire these skills as you grow up the ladder - Business acumen, Communication, Landing Ideas in meetings, Public Speaking & Writing, Bold decision making and Storytelling. Raji has articulated following Career Lessons in the book with examples from her own personal experiences: - 1. Watch Learn, Adapt, Reinvent yourself Often. 2. Embrace the Unknown and Raise your Hand for Big Opportunities. 3. Choose what you care about. 4. Use Failures to Fuel Success. 5. Do not Shy away from sharing your perspectives. 6. Career success involves Passion, Excellence, Impact & Exposure. 7. Make Time for things important to you. At the end of the book, there was a section for frequently asked questions where there are answers for many careers related questions that arise commonly for a techie. In my opinion, this section alone is equivalent to many mentoring sessions. This is a book I would choose to read again and again. I highly recommend this book for all aspiring and current leaders to navigate the Technology world.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B0BPW944MJ |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,440,847 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #13,678 in Success Self-Help |
| Book 1 of 2  | Daring to be Different: A Book Series for Career Development |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (45) |
| Dimensions  | 6 x 0.34 x 9 inches |
| ISBN-13  | 979-8366276900 |
| Item Weight  | 7.5 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 150 pages |
| Publication date  | December 13, 2022 |
| Publisher  | Independently published |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Inspiring Book
*by P***U on December 31, 2022*

I had the pleasure of reading Raji Rajagopalan's inspiring book “Daring to be Different", I would highly recommend "Daring to be Different" to anyone looking for inspiration and guidance. It is a truly inspiring and uplifting read that will leave you feeling motivated and empowered to pursue your passions with courage and determination. Raji tells the story through a series of personal experiences and thoughtful reflections, she encourages readers to embrace their uniqueness and pursue their passions with courage and determination. She shares her own struggles, as well as her wins, and this made the book feel relatable, authentic and inspiring. Another thing that I loved about "Daring to be Different" was the way that she encourages readers to take risks and pursue their dreams. Her message of "Daring to be different" is a powerful reminder that it is okay to be ourselves, take risks, ok to fail, that we should embrace our individuality and not be afraid to stand out, success comes eventually, and you will learn a lot in this journey. Raji Rajagopalan is brilliant in her writing, she keeps the readers interest captivating, she excels in her way to tell her own personal story right from childhood, the problems she faced, the thoughts she had to deal with, the circumstances of fear and risks which were overshadowing through her life, the struggles in every part of her journey, the tips she used from her mentors. She conveys all those tips which are very practical on how to deal those circumstances in our personal life and Professional life. She tells clearly how she got into Microsoft, the initial struggles of coding, how she navigated through the thoughts and became better at coding and leadership. Many writers talk about very high-level success stories, many authors don’t detail the failures, risks and how they circumvent them in their lives, Raji calls out that she was and is an introvert, she explains the steps she has taken to give a speech in front of 20,000 audience for a Microsoft Inspire summit, she details out the mental ordeals she goes through in this journey of an Introvert to a leader. Her inspirational storytelling around leadership and insights are amazing, and I learnt a lot reading her new book.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Raji's Genuine and Inspiring Story
*by S***T on January 30, 2023*

It is such a pleasure reading through the book "Daring to be Different" during the last holidays. I read the book as soon as it was released as I was very curious to know what it entails in the story of a woman who has attained great success in the tech sector. In this book, Raji thoroughly captivated the interest of the audience by genuinely sharing her upbringing and the hurdles she encountered while growing up. She has turned every obstacle into an opportunity and clearly exhibited growth mindset and leadership in every step of her way, which is truly an inspiration to the readers. Raji emphasized how crucial it is to acquire these skills as you grow up the ladder - Business acumen, Communication, Landing Ideas in meetings, Public Speaking & Writing, Bold decision making and Storytelling. Raji has articulated following Career Lessons in the book with examples from her own personal experiences: - 1. Watch Learn, Adapt, Reinvent yourself Often. 2. Embrace the Unknown and Raise your Hand for Big Opportunities. 3. Choose what you care about. 4. Use Failures to Fuel Success. 5. Do not Shy away from sharing your perspectives. 6. Career success involves Passion, Excellence, Impact & Exposure. 7. Make Time for things important to you. At the end of the book, there was a section for frequently asked questions where there are answers for many careers related questions that arise commonly for a techie. In my opinion, this section alone is equivalent to many mentoring sessions. This is a book I would choose to read again and again. I highly recommend this book for all aspiring and current leaders to navigate the Technology world.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Actionable career advice for women (or men) in tech (or any field)
*by G***Y on April 23, 2024*

You don't have to overcome all the challenges overcome by Raji to benefit from this book. You don't even have to be at the beginning of your career. Raji uses examples from her own life to illustrate basic truths that can help and encourage all of us to be more successful and happier in our daily lives. The chapters on bravery and not taking negative feedback personally particularly resonated with me, but I couldn't find fault with any of her advice! The book's tone is never preach-y. Instead, Raji describes challenges she faced including sometimes mistakes she made, then she goes on to explain what life lessons she learned from those. The narrative is easy to read, and the summary advice in each chapter is clear and helpful. This book would make a great gift for any new graduates or early-career members of your family but be sure to enjoy reading it yourself first!

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