Nice Girls Don't Get The Corner Office: 101 unconscious mistakes women make...

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Always think that you're EQUAL to the other person (someone may be of higher rank, but that doesn't make them better--hard habit to break from a military background, though). Some other mistakes that women make for fear of not being liked are failing to ask questions because they think they’ll sound stupid. You are falling into the trap of acting like the nice little girl you were taught to be in childhood. However, there are some good tips in this book that I will keep in mind such as stop being a nice, cute girl (I didn't read the English version of this book) , the rest is just so so and you can find those in any self-help book.

I think this was written before the female empowerment movement, because the content about women supporting women is on the low end. If you have visible tattoos, you have made a terrible life decision (according to her) and you deserve to suffer through the heat to cover up with long sleeves. In fact, women have been known to get fewer promotions because of their lack of sponsors compared to their male counterparts who have secured one. Telling me I need to grow up (into a woman) and put my big girl panties on but don't be too feminine about it.

Het enige minpunt dat ik ervoer was dat 'klein meisje' best vaak benadrukt werd in een negatieve zin. Girls are protected from overcoming many barriers, like failure, and consequently there is a kind of emotional stunting that we turn a blind eye to and justify through the idea of inherent gender characteristics. Avoid gossip about other women in the workplace, look for opportunities to build up the reputation of other women and when you have the chance to compliment women colleagues publicly. I'm not sure that I 100% agree with this, but I do know that being liked isn't necessarily the best method of achieving what you want at the risk of everything else. This book clearly give specific examples how to overcome various obstacles from "apologizing too much" to "not dressing the part".

What about people who have taken those kinds of jobs because there was rent to pay in the recession-era job market and they were promised opportunities for advancement that then never appeared, then found themselves stuck? What about all the women who Frankel describes as being stuck in the 'women's ghetto' of secretaries and administrators? It doesn’t take into account cultural differences throughout the world or company cultures across different industries and it declares some things as facts without any proof. Overall, women have good intentions when responding in this way but, unfortunately, it stems from the stereotypical need to be liked.

Therefore, the biggest mistake that women find themselves making when it comes to relationships is failing to seek out a sponsor. The New York Times bestseller, which has become a must-have for women in business, is now revised and updated in celebration of its 10th anniversary. Women are not taught to defend ourselves or get angry when someone is disrespectful to us, teaching us to be tolerant of people who treat us like crap. Therefore, when you fail to secure one, you are severely hindering yourself and, ultimately, sabotaging your career.

Frankel teacher women how to eliminate unconscious mistakes that could be holding them back, and gives invaluable coaching tips that can easily be incorporated into social and business skills. Her advice stems from a different generation and different time, its very clear she hasnt updated herself or views since the shoulder pads and powersuit era. Trading Address (Warehouse) Unit E, Vulcan Business Complex, Vulcan Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 3EB. Having no money of your own, finances that are in disarray or not preparing for your financial future translates to a loss of freedom. Women receive fewer promotions because they are less likely to have mentors who are also advocates for them.

Even thought I can't relate to her on a generational level she is a good kick in the pants to stop being a "girl" and start working like a woman who has her shit together.

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