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Culture Code Breaker: When Oppression Wears Lipstick and Heels is a bold, unfiltered survival guide for young women entering today’s workforce-and the harsh truth they’re rarely warned about: sometimes, the toughest battles come from other women.
HR expert and corporate culture strategist Leslie Baker pulls back the curtain on female competition, gatekeeping, and generational conflict that thrive behind office smiles. With real-world stories, sharp commentary, and practical strategies, she shows readers how to recognize subtle sabotage, dismantle toxic norms, and rise with authenticity in workplaces that don’t always play fair.
This isn’t just a handbook for surviving toxic workplace politics. It’s a roadmap to rewriting the rules of sisterhood at work-so women stop breaking each other and start building together.
Perfect for college grads, early-career professionals, and anyone ready to thrive in business without losing themselves.
Author Biography
Leslie Baker, MBA, is an HR professional, author, and workplace culture strategist with over 20 years of experience in leadership development and conflict resolution. Known for her bold, unapologetic insights, Leslie equips women with the tools to navigate toxic workplace dynamics and thrive in environments where silence and sabotage often win. She is also the author of Script for Success: Turn Tough Talks into Career Wins.
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