Making the Case: How to Be Your Own Best Advocate

by Kimberly Guilfoyle

Overview

After an eleven-year-old Kimberly Guilfoyle lost her mother to leukemia, her dad wanted her to become as resilient and self-empowered as she could be. He wisely taught her to build a solid case for the things she wanted. That childhood lesson led her to become the fearless advocate and quick-thinking spitfire she is today. In Making the Case, Guilfoyle interweaves stories and anecdotes from her life and career with practical advice that can help you win arguments, get what you want, help others along the way, and come out ahead in any situation.

Learning how to state your case effectively is not just important for lawyers—it’s something everybody should know how to do, no matter what stage of life they are in. From landing her dream job right out of school, switching careers seamlessly midstream, and managing personal finances for greater growth and stability to divorcing amicably and teaching her young child to advocate for himself, Guilfoyle has been there and done it. Now she shares those stories, showing you how to organize your thoughts and plans, have meaningful discussions with the people around you, and achieve your goals in all aspects of your life. You’ll also learn the tips and strategies that make the best advocates so successful.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780062343987
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	06/07/2016
Pages:	240
Sales rank:	620,286
Product dimensions:	5.20(w) x 7.80(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Kimberly Guilfoyle is a host of The Five and Outnumbered on Fox News. She also appears as a legal analyst on The O'Reilly Factor and Hannity. Before joining Fox in 2006, she was a host of Both Sides on Court TV and provided legal analysis for Anderson Cooper 360, Larry King Live, and ABC's Good Morning America. She is a former prosecutor and assistant district attorney, and served as first lady for the city of San Francisco. She was also a deputy district attorney for the Los Angeles County district attorney's office. She currently lives in New York City.

Table of Contents

Introduction xi

Part I Advocating at Work

Chapter 1 How to Land the Best Job in the World (for You) 3

Chapter 2 Dressing for the Part 31

Chapter 3 Asking for a Promotion 49

Chapter 4 Standing Up for Your Ideas 59

Chapter 5 Working as a Team 69

Chapter 6 Changing Careers 83

Chapter 7 Playing by the Rules 91

Part II Advocating at Home

Chapter 8 The Power of Friendships 105

Chapter 9 Dating and Marriage 123

Chapter 10 Money and Relationships 137

Chapter 11 Supporting Your Spouse 151

Chapter 12 Teaching Kids to Advocate for Themselves 157

Chapter 13 Making Divorce Work for Everyone Involved 167

Chapter 14 Avoiding Family Drama 175

Chapter 15 Caring for Aging Parents 181

Chapter 16 Help! How to Ask for It, Receive It, and Give It 195

Acknowledgments 203

Index 205

Editorial Reviews

Making the Case provides a road map for personal success from a woman who has proved that it works. Even in the toughest of times and with the toughest of cases, Kimberly has figured out how to emerge on top. Now she’s sharing the secrets to that enormous success.” — Dan Abrams

“Kimberly Guilfoyle’s can-do spirit gets you to stop doubting and start doing. A smart and savvy book from an incredibly smart and savvy woman. It’s one-stop shopping for life advice from someone who practices what she preaches.” — Megyn Kelly

“Full of all the certainty, insight, and strategy you’d expect from a top legal mind like Kimberly Guilfoyle, this book is also deeply moving and funny. An authentic and inspiring read for women everywhere aiming to be the best they can be.” — Greta Van Susteren

“In this very competitive time in America, it is important for ambitious people to know how to market themselves. Kimberly Guilfoyle is a successful woman who has prospered in two high-pressure professions: law and television. Her advice is well worth reading.” — Bill O'Reilly

From the Publisher

Kimberly Guilfoyle’s can-do spirit gets you to stop doubting and start doing. A smart and savvy book from an incredibly smart and savvy woman. It’s one-stop shopping for life advice from someone who practices what she preaches.

Megyn Kelly

In this very competitive time in America, it is important for ambitious people to know how to market themselves. Kimberly Guilfoyle is a successful woman who has prospered in two high-pressure professions: law and television. Her advice is well worth reading.

Bill O'Reilly

Making the Case provides a road map for personal success from a woman who has proved that it works. Even in the toughest of times and with the toughest of cases, Kimberly has figured out how to emerge on top. Now she’s sharing the secrets to that enormous success.

Dan Abrams

Full of all the certainty, insight, and strategy you’d expect from a top legal mind like Kimberly Guilfoyle, this book is also deeply moving and funny. An authentic and inspiring read for women everywhere aiming to be the best they can be.

Greta Van Susteren