"Get real. If there was only one bit of advice executive search expert Jena Abernathy could give today's professionals, that would be it in a nutshell. In The Inequality Equalizer, Abernathy shares real-world success strategies for all professionals in a no-nonsense guide that will help them balance their "Junkyard Dogs" and "Pedigrees, " strategize their careers, and gain the confidence, skills, and know-how they need to get results, make winning impressions, and build long-lasting success on their way to the C-Suite. Packed with true-life anecdotes and case studies, The Inequality Equalizer illustrates how everyday experiences can propel - or thwart - the career objectives of young professionals entering the cutthroat world of business. Abernathy explains the importance of not only knowing what you want, but claiming and owning it as well, and she shares why making the most of opportunities - and risks - can mean the difference between advancing to the next level or becoming mired in the status quo. While some career books sugarcoat their advice, The Inequality Equalizer is strictly no-nonsense and straight-from-the -gut. It is, in short, the guide that most of us will wish we had read a long time ago, much earlier in our careers. The Inequality Equalizer levels the playing field and gives you the tools and confidence you need to succeed and thrive in the C-Suite"--Unedited summary from book jacket.