Book excerpt: "Become a shining icon in the business world! Understanding the rules of the professional leagues can ignite a woman's lifetime dreams and propel her to the top of any industry she chooses. Women are excelling furiously in society like no time in human history. Savvy women are reinventing themselves to claim their share of success. Are you ready to join them? Learn to focus your energy and shed distractions. Maintain control in challenging business scenarios. Recognize the social politics and stereotypes that impact women today. Establish concrete objectives for career preparation and advancement. Set your character compass on a North course for maximum performance. Entrepreneur professional Susan Diane Howell, MBA examines the heart of women's expectancy for success and shares a roster of empowerment points that build confidence and ultimate authority in career achievement. This critical book will enlighten the journey of every reader, as the no-nonsense success insights contained could only be understood and presented by a woman professional warrior who has forged the sacred grounds of Los Angeles, Manhattan, Las Vegas and the Asian and European markets. Few women understand their power and undermine the scope of their capability in the business world. Your ultimate potential is perfectly forecasted within the pages of Empowering The Professional Woman."