Effective Women Leaders...
Effective Women Leaders...
- Don't make excuses.
- Aren't perfectionists: they realize that getting work done well an on time is much more important than doing it perfectly.
- Go beyond the minimum expectations.
- Follow through on their own.
- Anticipate problems.
- Are resilient about foul-ups.
- Take care of problems rather than passing their solution on to others - especially their supervisors.
- Are on time and present unless absolutely necessary.
- Aren't the "squeaking wheel".
- Don't carry grudges.
- Choose their battles carefully.
- Deal directly with the person who can make the decision rather that wasting her time with individuals who can't.
- Solve their own problems whenever possible.
- Learn what other people in the organization are doing.
- Get along with their co-workers.
- Let others win sometimes.
- Learn timing.
- Don't lie.
- Read appropriate professional and trade publications.
- Get to know their peers.
- Use common sense.
From Fader, Shirley Sloan, "25 Things Your Boss Wants You to Know", Working Woman, December, 1984, p 112-113.