The everyday Athena -- How women struggle at work: let us count the ways -- The reluctant male: why men avoid mentoring women -- The biology and psychology of men and women in relationships: becoming a thoughtful caveman -- A few good men: why men should mentor women well -- Preliminaries --...

"Featuring stories from twenty nationally acclaimed female leaders, this book offers real-life advice for breaking free of the predetermined roles in the business world and life. These powerful women describe what it's like to go beyond one's comfort zone, hold their own in a male-dominated...

Introduction -- Change your words: boost your brand -- Strike a pose and feel the power -- Create your own serendipity -- Networking in the girls' lounge: the power of connections -- Falling from the top: rising with resilience -- Congratulations, you're fired! -- Flipping off failure --...

Das vorliegende Buch geht der Frage nach, was Frauen brauchen, um in Führung zu gehen. Warum sind Unternehmen mit gemischten Top-Teams langfristig erfolgreicher? Wie gewinnen Unternehmen Frauen für die Führung? Anja Mahlstedt gibt Antworten auf diese Fragen und macht Frauen Mut, ihre Karriere...

Male-dominated businesses defined and demystified -- The emotional element : use it but don't abuse it -- Act like a lady : the reward of respect -- Fitting in : how to gain acceptance without becoming one of the boys -- Talk the talk : learn how to communicate with a man -- Men are people too :...