Working Successfully With Men In Your Business! (First Part)

Be Aware Of How We Listen, How We See And How To Delegate

1. Be aware of how we listen

• Women have evolved to hear high pitched noises, so we are able to pick up nuances in conversation that men are oblivious to.
• Women tend to use facial expressions when listening, to show interest and engagement.
• Men tend to remain static when listening, showing no emotion.
• If you are in conversation with men, be aware they perceive our facial expressions as agreement, not engagement, and your assumption that his facial and vocal inaction mean he’s not listening isn’t the case!

2. Be aware of how we see

• Many men operate with tunnel vision.
• Whereas women generally see what’s in front of them, either side of them and behind them – yes we really have got eyes in the back of heads!
• In the work environment this makes us brilliant at analysing a group situation, we are aware of everything going on around us.
• This skill allows us to ‘catch on’ to situations far more quickly.

3. Recognise how to delegate

• Know that men will need instructions delivered to them differently to women.
• Men generally will respond to clear instructions, with deadlines.
• Remember to praise when a job has been well done!
• Forget dropping hints to men it isn’t going to work, they may get confused, do the wrong thing and then blame you.

Read the full article at: http://www.womenunlimitedworldwide.com/how-to-work-successfully-with-men-in-your-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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