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In This Issue
- Editor's Notes
- Spotlight - Talking From 9 to 5, Women and Men at Work
- Are you a Negative Networker? - Make sure you're building relationships not burning bridges
- The Best Buys of the Season - Spring 2003
- What's New! - Additional NEW Articles, our Expert's latest Advice, Teleclass updates, etc.
- Marketplace - Resources & Services
Happy Holidays! Right now many of us are celebrating Passover and/or Easter. During this season, I hope you'll make time for family and friends. In these stressful times creating a work/life balance is more important than ever.
Here in the Northeast, the snow has finally melted. A myriad of daffodils signal that spring is finally here. Lots of us are cleaning our yards. Others are cleaning out closets. Everywhere people are embarking on some type of home improvement. But, what about improving us?
Whatever you're doing self-development should be part of your plan. Maybe that means building a more professional wardrobe (The Best Buys of the Season). Perhaps it means becoming a better connector (Are You A Negative Networker?). It might even mean going back to school (Ten Tips for Selecting An Online University).
During a recent seminar, I learned about a new author Deborah Tannen. I highly recommend her Talking From 9 to 5, Women and Men at Work. Read more about it in this issue's Spotlight.
If you're in Fairfield County, CT, think about attending Women in Management's Professional Development Workshop next Friday, April 25 -- "Transitioning and Building Your Career"!. at UCONN in Stamford. For more information visit www.wimweb.org. There are seminars for corporate professionals and small business owners. I'll be doing a networking workshop - stop by and say "Hi" if you're able to attend.
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It's your life, make the most of it :)
Annette Richmond
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Earlier this month, I was facilitating a communication workshop. As I began to discuss gender differences several participants mentioned Deborah Tannen's books. Based on their enthusiastic recommendations, I picked up a copy of Talking From 9 to 5, Women and Men at Work. And I'm glad I did. Talking From 9 to 5 is a great read for everyone, a must for every workingwoman. Adding insightful commentary to real-life examples, Tannen sheds light on many women's issues including why women are not promoted as often as men and why they regularly earn less than their male counterparts |
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While the book examines universal subjects like conversation rituals and communication barriers, several sections focus specifically on gender issues. The Glass Ceiling is one of my favorite chapters. Here, Tannen illustrates how gender differences can hold women back in the workplace. She says, for example, that many men are more likely to use the pronoun "I" in situations where many women would say "we." This choice of pronoun often causes women to receive less recognition for their achievements. Tannen says, "By talking in ways that seemed to her appropriate to avoid sounding arrogant, she was inadvertently camouflaging her achievements and lessening the chances they would be recognized." The last chapter, Who Gets Heard?, is for everyone who's ever felt ignored at meetings. Tannen provides a few strategies - like enlisting others to build on your ideas - to get your points across. She also suggests ways to facilitate meetings so that everyone has the opportunity to be heard. Whether you're in business for yourself or working in a corporate environment, Talking From 9 to 5 can help you get better results. While Tannen doesn't recommend changing the way you communicate, she does suggest that understanding other styles will help level the playing field. And that's all anyone can ask |
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Make sure you're building relationships not burning bridges
By Annette Richmond
All month you've been looking forward to tonight's event. Several people you'd like to do business with will be there. This should be a great opportunity to make some new connections.
You arrive early with a pocketful of business cards and an armload of brochures fresh from the printer. As people start to arrive you rush over to meet them. You talk for a couple of minutes then ask to exchange business cards. You make sure to hand them one of your brochures before moving on. In the first half-hour you've introduced yourself to ten people. Read More
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Spring 2003
By Diana Pemberton-Sikes
If you need to add to your spring wardrobe this year and want to look current without being trendy, what are your best bets? Classic pieces, of course. Not only will these help you look crisp and pulled together all season, they'll stay in style for several years so you can get your money's worth when buying them. Read More
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Additional Articles New! - Ten Tips For Selecting An Online University
The Internet is revolutionizing the way we live and the way we learn. Although distance education has been around for 250 years in a variety of formats (including mail, telephone, TV, audiotape, and videotape), the Internet has suddenly made this non-traditional format very popular. Read more
Ask the Expert Trying to deal with a difficult personality at the office? Get some advice from Frances Lylann Wolf. Wondering how to deal with questions about your salary requirements? Pick up some tips from Annemarie Cross. Curious about how to start a boutique? Read what Dawn Rivers Baker has to say. To post your question visit Ask Our Experts.
Networking - Change! Looking for a place to network with other women? A place to get support, share information and advice? Join our discussion group In Transition. To subscribe, send an email to InTransition-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Teleclasses/Workshops - Change! Our Intro to the MBTI is now available 24/7. We've converted this teleclass to a 5-part-workshop via autoresponder. Start this workshop today! Take our 5 Steps to Choosing the Right Career seminar anytime, day or night. For your convenience, we're now offering this class as a 5-part-seminar via autoresponder. Begin this seminar today! For more information on workshops visit our Tools section.
Job Search - Search for a temporary, contract or permanent job right here. Look through job listings from around the country, courtesy of Net-Temps.
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