My college management professor back oh-so-many-years ago had us pledge in writing that we would read at least one business book a year. I happy to say I've kept to that plegde. This year my choice was Play Like A Man Win Like A Woman by Gail Evans. Ms. Evans gives women a playbook of success in a man's world. I wish I had this book when I first started out in the business world. Some of what she says I've learned along the way-the hard way. I recommend this book for every woman. Buy it for your daughter graduating from college. Buy it for your sister or your friend. Most of all buy it for yourself.
Here are the my top three that I've learned along the way and that she covers in the book...
1) Take credit for your accomplishments.
2) Ask for what you want. (Don't expect your boss to read your mind. Your husband can't so why would you think your boss could.)
3) Develop the right tone in your voice. Women tend to talk softly and you need to learn to speak up but without sound harpy.
I'm giving my copy to my niece who is in college and working PT at a police station (oh yeah - that is a man's world).
So anyone out there have any tips on how to succeed?
Thanks for that post. It sounds like a great book that I need to get a copy of.
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Listen. People want to be heard. Sometimes they have something valuable to say, something that might affect the choices you make. Sometimes they just want to vent. Either way, let them talk before making a decision/moving on/giving input or advice.
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