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Top 10 Things Women in Business Should Know

Tip 1: Build a network of powerful people.
How to do it: Instead of dismissing networking as “political,” find a person who you respect who is also a successful networker and model your behavior after him or her.
Tip 2: Find a sponsor, not a mentor.
How to do it: Find mentors who not only counsel you professionally, but are invested in your development and success.


Tip 3: Seek out organizations with senior women.
How to do it: Do your due diligence when interviewing with a company. Be sure to talk to women about their experiences in the organization and ask HR for statistics for the number of women in leadership.
Tip 4: Beware of “female ghettos”.
How to do it: When applying or shifting to a new organization, collect information to understand which departments and positions garner influence and target those.
Tip 5: Model aspects of effective individuals’ style.
How to do it: Draw style elements from a wide network of people you admire (men and women), and don’t be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone.
Tip 6: Ask for frequent and objective feedback.
How to do it: Seek out feedback whenever possible and ask for specific examples of your performance.
Tip 7: Develop a Strategy for effectively handling feedback.
How to do it: Take detailed notes so that you remember the praise as well as the criticism. Most importantly, frame and drive your feedback conversations in a positive light.
Tip 8: Choose your partner wisely.
How to do it: Have conversations on domestic duties and expectations before tying the knot.
Tip 9: Beware of mentioning the three letter word MOM.
How to do it: These extremely discouraging findings may suggest you should avoid mentioning motherhood in an interview or announcing your pregnancy at work before necessary. This is a terrible reality, but one every woman should be aware of before discussing motherhood or pregnancy in a professional setting.
Tip 10: Avoid organizations that reward “face time.”
How to do it: To avoid this losing battle, look for organizations that use results-oriented, objective measures (e.g., sales growth) for performance evaluations.

Read the full article at: http://www.harbus.org/2012/10-things-women-in-business/

Patty Block, President and Founder of The Block Group, established her company to advocate for women-owned businesses, helping them position their companies for strategic growth. Charting the course for impactful, sustainable, profitable businesses, the beacon is control: of your strategic direction, your money, your time, your staffing, and your ability to bring in business. The Block Group brings together the people, resources and ideas that build results.

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