The Link For Women is thrilled to invite you to meet a truly exceptional woman...Carly Fiorina!

By accepting the CEO job at Hewlett-Packard, an iconic company that had lost its way, Carly Fiorina confirmed her status as the most powerful businesswoman in America. But she also made herself a target for everyone who disliked her bold leadership style and resented her rapid rise.
 
For six years, as she led HP through drastic changes and a controversial merger, Fiorina was the subject of endless analysis, debate, and speculation. She appeared on the cover of every major magazine and her every word was scrutinized. Yet in all that time, the public never got to know the person behind the persona.
 
In her new book, TOUGH CHOICES, she will finally reveal the real Carly Fiorina, who writes with brutal honesty about her triumphs and failures, her deepest fears and most painful confrontations - including her sudden and very public firing by HP's board of directors.
 
It's an amazing life story: Fiorina was a liberal arts major and law school dropout who didn't even consider a business career until her mid-twenties. But soon she was blazing through big jobs at AT&T and then Lucent Technologies, with a growing reputation as a creative, hardworking, visionary leader. Her career path would have been remarkable for anyone, but in an industry dominated by men, it was unprecedented.
 
Carly will share what it's really like to lead a major corporation in a time of great change, while trying to stay true to your values. It's one woman's inspiring story, along with her unique perspective on leadership, technology, globalization, sexism, and many other issues.

About Carly
Carly Fiorina was president and CEO of Hewlett-Packard from 1999-2005, and chairman from 2000-2005. Before joining HP, she spent nearly twenty years at AT&T and Lucent Technologies, where she held a number of senior leadership positions. She has a bachelor's degree in medieval history and philosophy from Stanford University, an MBA from the University of Maryland, and a master of science degree from MIT's Sloan  School. She and her husband currently divide their time between Silicon Valley and Washington, D.C.  They have two daughters and two grandchildren.

About The Link
Founded in March 2004 in Portland, OR, The Link For Women (‘The Link’) is a Northwest-based, affiliate organization that connects and mentors women from many walks of life by providing events and programs that help them reach their full potential.

Please join us for The Link's 1st Speakers Series event in Seattle! What a way to start! We are very excited to become a part of the Puget Sound community and connect the fabulous women of Seattle!

TOUGH CHOICES will be available for sale at the event and Carly will be available to sign your copy!

Cost (Includes continental breakfast)
Pre-Paid Members $50/ Non-Members $75 (By NOON, Monday, October 23)
For this special event, we ask that all reservations be prepaid

Agenda
7:00 - 8:00   Continental Breakfast
8:00 - 9:30   Presentation and Q & A
9:30 - 10:00 Book Signing

Location
Hotel 1000
1000 First Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
877-315-1088
www.hotel1000seattle.com

A special rate of $250 for all members of The Link is available for this event at the fantastic and new Hotel 1000! Please provide member number when making reservation.

Special thanks to our event partner!!