A Must-Read: What Men Don’t Tell Women About Business
January 9, 2008 by Bridget Wright
Filed under Business
My husband and I tried to start a business together many, many years ago. When computers were new and all the rage and the internet was making its debut, he and I decided to custom build, sell and design computers for consumers. I would handle the administrative side of the business and he would handle the technical and physical side. We layed out a business plan, developed short and long-term goals for the business in addition to other things and we were set for business.
Only thing, was that my darling husband and I simply could not get along. He didn’t accept my ideas, I didn’t accept his. We could not agree on anything; supplies, office furniture, not even what color to paint the walls. So, not only did we nix our husband-wife team business, but he went on to start a separate business in computer consulting that turned out to be quite successful. Why couldn’t we make beautiful business together?
I found this post on Susan’s site at Women on Business and thought it quite interesting. Here are some things the book will tell you:
To some extent, business is still a man’s world; here’s how to play the game by their rules-and win:
1. Know what the average Alpha Male is thinking
2. Learn 10 things you need to know about men in business
3. Force men to take you seriously
4. Stop self-sabotage with male colleagues
5. Get all the credit you deserve
6. Be more confident and effective
7. Learn to take charge and lead
8. Never make excuses for failures
9. Keep secrets-it’s vital
10. Never bring personal issues to the office
11. Gain credibility and trust with Alphas
12. Never look for affirmation openly
13. Effectively deal with condescending or disrespectful men
14. Understand why being “nice” gets you nowhere
I think I’ll order this book today and add it to my library immediately. Maybe my husband and I can re-think this business partnership and make it work. I’ll let you know.
Personally I think we are coming into an age where women are no longer going to be forced to play the man’s game in order to win in business. I see more women succeeding by leveraging their femininity as the powerful force that it can be. This is especially true in the world of entrepreneurial where as a woman business owner, you can play by your own rules. Today women can be women in business and not be thought of as less for it – maybe one day we will even be thought of as more!
True.. Women nowadays are becoming more independent and business-savvy proving to anyone not only to men that they are up to the challenge and task. Today’s women are very motivated that they can do almost anything.