QUARTERLY BOOK CLUB
Women in Chemicals hosts a virtual book club for our community to gather, share ideas, and delve into books that focus on personal and professional development. We select a book quarterly to read together and meet once a month on Zoom to discuss the content.
Q3
Current Book:
Powerfully Likeable: A Woman’s Guide to Effective Communication
Written by: Kate Mason, PhD
In Powerfully Likeable, executive coach Kate Mason shows women how to speak with clarity and authority in the moments that matter most—from speaking up in meetings to advocating for ideas and navigating difficult conversations. You don’t have to choose between being respected and being liked; by leaning into your natural strengths, you can be both authentic and influential. With practical tools to help you own your contributions, handle pushback, and be heard, this book is about stepping into your voice—and using it powerfully.
Schedule
Virtual Gatherings
Discussing Intro - Chapter 3
Discussing Chapters 4-7
Discussing Chapter 8 - Conclusion
July 23
Aug 27
Sep 30
“Power doesn’t cancel out likeability. The best leaders know how to be both.”
– Kate Mason, PhD
Past Books
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![Lessons in Chemistry, written by Bonnie Garmus.]()
2022 – Q4
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![Crucial Conversations, written by Joseph Grenny, Kerry Patterson, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler, and Emily Gregory.]()
2023 – Q1
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![Brave, Not Perfect, written by Reshma Saujani.]()
2023 – Q2
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![How Women Rise, written by Sally Helgesen and Marshall Goldsmith.]()
2023 – Q3
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![The Go-Giver, written by Bob Burg and John David Mann.]()
2023 - Q4
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2024 - Q1
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2024 - Q2
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2024 - Q3
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2024 - Q4
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2025 - q3
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2026 - Q1
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2025 - Q4
