Mean Girls at Work: How to Stay Professional When Things Get Personal (Business Books)
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| Rating | : | 4.62 (964 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B009Q0CQ3Y |
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| Number of Pages | : | 259 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-09-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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After all, who hasn’t gossiped about a female coworker? Who hasn’t rolled her eyes in the presence of a woman she doesn’t like? Who hasn’t scanned another woman head to toe—which is just a nonverbal way of saying, “You’ve just been judged”? The authors provide invaluable advice to the more subtle ways of being mean—even if they’re not intended.With a workforce composed of a higher percentage of women than ever, workplace dynamics have changed. One of the New York Post's Top 10 Career Books of 2012 and a Booklist Top 10 Business BookDO YOU WORK WITH A MEAN GIRL?A woman’s field guide to the new frontier of professional development—working with other womenWomen-to-women relationships in the workplace are complicated. It’s about transforming a toxic relationship into one that benefits and supports both of you.This book is also for women who engage in mean behavior but don’t know it. The authors have finally given women the tools and the sound advice necessary to deal with conflicts that keep us all from succeeding. Crowley and Elster cover every conceivable scenario, providing critical advice on how to rise above the fray and
The Female Office Predator PA Rebecca Every working woman needs to read this book. Unfortunately, today the business world is more competitive and to survive, one needs some sound advice, particularly when working with women. I was old school and was not prepared for the animosity towards older workers. Also, there is a new trend of meanness today. Let me state though, I have worked with many tough-minded and exceptionally smart women. It Is always one or two that create problems and also connect with some that are not completely happy and then they proceed to make a person's life so miserab. R. West said good insight and how to's for women. Filled with all sorts of examples and short anecdotes, this book is a well written guide for taking on those less than friendly girls in the workplace. From those passive aggressive remarks to more brave undercutting, several behavior types are organized and explained. Suggestions for dealing with each are clearly instructed. A short example is given lastly. They are all very practical though putting them into action on the spot will take some practice if, like myself, you are less than assertive.What I took from this book, as a whole, is to know it is t. Carol Weaver-Madsen said Some bad advice -- and they never cover how to handle. Way too repetitive. Some bad advice -- and they never cover how to handle the situation of more than one mean girl at work (the title says GIRLS). Too often said the equivalent of ignore her (singlular) or look for another job.
Think, ‘Proper inter-office communication – no more, no less.” 7. Acting professional towards all women in your workplace – regardless of how you feel about them – is a key component of “winning” with mean girls.6. Be friendly without being friends –If you discover that one of your colleagues acts in ways you don’t like, you don’t have to shut her out. What ever her behavior is, it sets you off – leaving you feeling upset and unable to be your best professional self. Rather, you can maintain a cordial relationship with her where you only discuss the work at hand.5. Check yourself to make sure you don’t do that or engage in other forms of non-verbal attacking.9. Keep communication short and to the point –Aim for short, focused inte