Can This Elephant Curtsy on Cue?: Life Lessons Learned on a Film Set for Women in Business
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Product Description
Managing production on a television or film set is rich in conflict, resolution, danger, stress, inappropriate behavior, creativity, and impossible goals. Where else could a person struggle with temperamental wildlife, meet the unattainable demands of eccentric talent, and conquer budget and scheduling limitations that seem insurmountable — all on the same day? These experiences have provided the author with a treasure chest of unusual stories that have shaped her career philosophy, management style, and ethical values both as a woman and a working mother. Each year, over one million women enter the workforce, many in the entertainment business. With their formal education behind them, they are looking for advice to help them navigate the business world and help guide them in meeting their life goals. Can This Elephant Curtsy on Cue? provides just this type of advice with an entertaining spin in well-organized, easy-tounderstand rules that are derived from personal experiences in over thirty television shows, feature films, mini-series, movies made for television, or documentaries. A fundamental insight into the world of television and feature film production told through a series of humorous, heartbreaking, or horrific personal stories by an eighteen-year veteran in the entertainment business. Only rarely does a book come along that so skillfully integrates entertainment, education, inspiration, wisdom, and revelation as this one.
Can This Elephant Curtsy on Cue?: Life Lessons Learned on a Film Set for Women in Business
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I really enjoyed this book, both from lessons learned as well as the interesting writing style that is engaging as well as informative. As a woman business owner of a marketing firm who employs mostly women, I find the lessons quite valuable. I especially enjoyed the chapter on management.
Rating: 5 / 5
I recently finished reading “Can This Elephant Curtsy On Cue? Life Lessons Learned On A Film Set For Women In Business” by Danielle Weinstock and enjoyed it immensely.
“I believe `Can This Elephant Curtsy On Cue?’ is the best business management motivational book for women I have read. Danielle’s journey as a professional is truly inspirational and her writing skills make the book a fast, highly entertaining read. I am recommending this book to my friends and colleagues. For women who need inspiration to follow their passion and want to be excited about their careers, this is the book for you.
Linda Young
V.P. Human Resources
IntraLase Corp (retired)
Rating: 5 / 5
With this book, Weinstock reveals a lot. She gives us the true insider’s look at how movies and TV shows are made. The streets in Hollywood aren’t paved with gold, she says, but with hard work. And you can see that in each interesting, insightful story she tells. But this isn’t so much a book about working as a producer but about working in general–about what it’s like to have an unreasonable boss or to have to be the one in charge of a difficult (and sometimes dangerous) situation or to learn to deal with difficult people and situations. In revealing so much about her own experiences, difficulties and achievements, Weinstock helps anyone who reads her book to see better how to avoid setbacks and enjoy triumphs. Debra Anne Davis
Rating: 5 / 5
“Can This Elephant Cursy on Cue” Life Lessons Learned On A Film Set For Women In Business” by Danielle Weinstock is an exciting, inspiring, beautifully written and organized examination of the world of business for all women in business, presented in a highly original and useful manner from the viewpoint of one of the world’s most fascinating industries. I Loved it.
Diana Pleva
Executive Vice President and Chief
Creative Officer, Mattel Toys (Ret)”
Rating: 5 / 5