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Speak up.
Don't take it so personally.
Just make a decision already.
Every day, whether they're competing in the business world or serving in a nonprofit, women hear that they're not enough. They're too emotional to lead, and the way they act, speak, and even think is detrimental to success.
But in Lead Like a Woman, former Fortune 500 executive Deborah Smith Pegues shows that your uniquely female qualities can position you for success—if you know how to use them. She'll teach you to embrace 12 traits that can help you excel as a leader, and she'll also help you eliminate 12 tendencies that could be hindering your progress.
You will discover how to...
develop confidence while sharpening your professional and relational skills
let go of unproductive thoughts and habits that sabotage your success
create a transformative, participative, and inclusive organization
Whether at work or in your community, Lead Like a Woman will empower you to walk boldly down your path of leadership and find fulfillment in the journey.
Contents
Lead Like a Woman
Part 1: Inherent Traits to Embrace
Intuitive (good judge of the character/motivation/intentions of others
Collaborative Inclusive (Team work)
Persuasive (Abigail)
Persistent (don't mind asking)/Determined (Rizpah)
Flexible (adaptable to change)/low ego
Empathetic / Supportive/Loyal
Patient (with the shortcomings of others, long-suffering)
Nurturing (mentoring/coaching subordinates
Multi-Tasking (Deborah the Judge, counselor, military leader)/juggler
Resourceful / Creative (out of box solutions)
Being Principled/Values Driven
Generous (with time, talent, treasure)/ Servant-Hearted/Helpful I Samuel 25/
Resilient (bounce back)
Being Vulnerable (Ask for help)/Teachable// Transparent (Communicator /Expressive)
Part 2: Female Tendencies to Eliminate
Self-Doubt /Perfectionism
Indecisiveness
Poor Voice Projection (speak to be heard)
Failing to Ask for or Negotiate What You Deserve
Being Too Bossy (Demanding vs Requesting)
Self-Imposed Expectations
Minimizing Accomplishments/Skills/Brilliance/Self Deprecation
Being Superficial/Shallow (conversations)/Gossiping
Inappropriate Attire /Provocative Dressing/False Advertising
Loquaciousness/Circling the Airport ("Bottom Line, Please!")
Taking Things Personally ("It's Not Personal; It's Just Business" )/Moodiness; Being Overly emotional (vs Passionate; being Objective; focusing on the issue)
Comparing & Competing with Other Women (Envying/Jealous)
Reluctance to Confront Offenses, Inequities, poor performance by others
Failure to Network Effectively
