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WORTHY's relatable stories will make you snort, sob, cheer and rethink what's possible. Jane Boulware shares failures and successes from dirt-poor Iowa field worker to corner-office Microsoft executive. Too scrappy to fail, too stubborn to give up and too scared to let others down, Worthy is a vulnerable journey of grit, wit and learning self-worth is not defined by what others say, expect or have, but by what you make, claim and give of what you got. These stories are what I got to give. Born the fourth kid in a one-bedroom house, my path was forged long before me: get married, make babies and stay on the good side of the church and the law, in that order. The law did me no favors, but a gnarly nun did, securing a $320 scholarship to a future I didn't know existed. I left for college before my folks knew I was gone, selling dad's used carpeting and mom's prayers to pay my way. Penniless and married at 20 years old, I had an MBA at 24, first saw the ocean at 25, commuted to South America each week at 31, brought two sons into the world by 35, was a millionaire at 37, and was one of a select few Microsoft executives at 40. Along the way to the corner office, I've been hit on, spit on, shot at, yelled at, a zero and a hero. I've been called a bulldog, a bitch, brilliant and inspiring all on the same day. Dismissed and underestimated by many, often myself, I sought relief through addiction, found support from the least expected, and hope when it mattered most. I've learned on the journey I am worthy as I am. I didn't have to earn it or prove it. No one gave it to or took it from me. I didn't become it. Worth didn't come in a Tiffany's box, a graduate degree, a bank statement, or a title. I didn't lose it with failure or get more with success. I am worthy as I am. And so are you. Short Description Worthy's stories of overcoming expectations, failure, and FUD (fear, uncertainty and despair) on journey from corn fields to corner office will make you snort, sob and cheer. Worthy will inspire you to rethink what's possible.

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"""Jane's book unWORTHY is an inspiration to all. Read this book!"" - JOHN GOTTMAN, PhD, world-renowned relationship expert, psychologist and NYTimes bestselling author ""WORTHY's deeply honest and insightful stories of what it's like to be a rebel in work and life prove why it pays to break the rules."" - FRANCESA GINO, Harvard Business School Professor and Best-Selling Author of Rebel Talent ""unWORTHY's stories of resilience, grit and wit are funny, scathingly honest, and heartwarming. Showing that our success and worth are not defined by others, they are wisdom from the soul for women (and men)."" - ROBBIE BACH, former President of Microsoft, Author, Consultant, and Civic Engineer ""A must-read for women stuck in career doldrums and questioning their worth. Jane's humorous, no-nonsense prose invites us to reflect on life's challenges and triumphs to find the courage to claim our seat at the table. -JAN HILL, Author ofSmart Women, Smart Moves ""Jane's honesty about her inner struggles with guilt and self-worth while she outwardly soared is refreshing and compelling-making unWORTHY a very worthy read."" - INGRID RICKS, NYT Best-Selling Author and Transformational Speaker ""Jane is a gifted storyteller. She shares what many have experienced and felt but are uncomfortable talking about. unWORTHY exposes harsh truths about life's challenges, both professional and personal, and does so with threads of courage, humor and vulnerability."" -HEDY LUKAS, VP- Kimberly-Clark Corp, retired. ""A very honest, deeply moving book that connects smarts, hard work, and heart from an accomplished businesswoman. Inspirational and empowering!"" - RAFAEL LISITSA, CEO, Affective Software ""Jane's stories of overcoming are real and relevant to all. Her wit, vulnerability, and passion for life, people, and paying it forward-no matter what- shines through."" - TIM MOTTS, CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue ""Jane's writing is raw and relatable. Worthy is an authentic look into the leadership mechanics of how resilience builds from failure and how success builds more confidence. A book on life and lessons and the psychological complexity that feeds both. -TERI CITTERMAN, Executive Coach and AuthorFrom the CEO's Perspective ""Through countless fun stories that inspire because they come so close to our own, Jane shows us that our happiness and success starts with feeling worthy to unleash our human potential to drive sustainable positive impact for ourselves, others and our world."" -JANNEKE VAN DEN BERKMORTEL, VDBCoach"

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Jane Boulware is a global business leader and former Microsoft Executive. No one expected me, a scrappy girl born the fourth kid in a one bedroom house in rural Iowa, who paid for college selling dad's used carpets and mom's prayers, to become a leader of billion-dollar businesses and a top Fortune 100 executive. Married in the same church as my mom, my future was forged by others - get married, make babies, and stay on the good side of the church and the law, in that order. But I was never good at following others.Penniless and married at 21, I earned an MBA at 24, saw the ocean at 25, commuted to South America each week at 31, brought two sons into the world by 35, was a millionaire at 37, and one of the top 10 women at Microsoft at 40. I launched three billion dollar businesses, was VP of the largest merger in the history of the US, and left a legacy of strong leaders in my wake. I've been hit on, spit on, shot at, yelled at, a zero and a hero, called a bulldog, bitch, brilliant and inspiring. All true. I wrote Worthy to inspire others to act with courage and resilience, to overcome limitations and succeed despite being told what they can't, won't and shouldn't do. Through sharing real and relatable stories -even the super scary and vulnerable stuff - I hope others will know they aren't alone, will rethink what is possible and will claim their seat at the table. Still married to my high school sweetheart, I live in Washington state, write, speak and serve on boards including Boys & Girls Clubs, for whom 100% of Worthy proceeds are donated. I am passionate about helping people claim their worth and forge the future. My joy is being outdoors with my family.

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