A Business Woman Can Be Careful Without Losing Her Authority

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I’m sure every woman has noticed this here and there at work:  A smart woman deferring to a man who is not entirely correct—and she knows it—and he doesn’t—but he’s speaking with confidence and a loud voice. It always makes me wonder why she’s deferring to him by not speaking up.

My Women in Business Tip of the Week teaches you how to show authority with men, without ruffling any feathers.

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In another podcast, you may want to listen to How To Manage Your Project —Organize A Project With Five Easy Steps

Or on our website, WomensMedia, you may want to read 8 Tips for Fearless Communication in the Workplace

Why Are Smart Women Deferring To Men?

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I’m sure every woman has noticed this here and there at work:  A smart woman deferring to a man who is not entirely correct—and she knows it—and he doesn’t—but he’s speaking with confidence and a loud voice. It always makes me wonder why she’s deferring to him by not speaking up.

My Tip of the Week teaches you how to stop deferring to men, and how to do it without ruffling any feathers.

 

 Communicating With Authority, Or Deferring To Men? [5:32m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Assertive, Not Aggressive, Works Best For Women

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Women know how important communication is—and sometimes just knowing that causes a problem. Let’s say you’re anxious about talking with someone under your supervision. He, or she, is not doing the job as you’d like. You need to point out the problems, but you’re worried about coming on too strong—too aggressive, and you’re worried about the employee’s reaction. In a effort to minimize repercussions, we often add a few sentences here . . . and a few sentences there . . . and pretty soon, the message is lost.

 

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Take These Steps Towards Leadership & Authority

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Do you want to have more authority at work? Do you want to act like a leader and have others perceive you as leadership material? Well, these 3 steps will set you on your way.

 

 3 Steps to Gain More Authority [6:45m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download