You’re Not a Man in High Heels … And You Shouldn’t Try To Be!

You’re Not a Man in High Heels…And You Shouldn’t Try To Be!

Shae TaylorAgilent Technologies

Global Product Marketing Program Manager

Men and Women Leaders

At the core: Revenue, cost control, profitability, portfolio expansion, ROI, etc.

Are there differences?

YES!!!

Leadership Styles

MenPower and Control leadership Style

Task-oriented/project focused

Delegators

Greater risk takers

Independent

Competitive

Decisive

WomenTransformational style of leadership

Inclusive

Consultative

Strong team builders

Create shared vision, values, and goals

Holistic leadership

Collaborative and Decisive

Multi-taskers

Own Your Career

Know yourself – values, passions, strengths and weaknesses

Define success holistically

Set goals and own your success

Your career is a lattice

Be persistent and resilient

Choose the right place to work

Position yourself for the future

Know when it’s time to leave

Be Your Own Champion

Develop your own brand

Build your business case

Ask for what you want

Network Network Network!• Internal networks• External networks• Mentors• Sponsors

Capitalize on Collaborations

Inspire and demand results

Create an atmosphere of risk taking

Select the right mix for the team• Risk takers• Critical thinkers• Curious/life long learners• Those seeking to grow• Common sense members

Work Life Balance is a Myth

Integrate your life• Prioritize your time• Ask for what you want• You can’t do it alone• Build personal and professional support networksInvest in yourself

Give yourself the life you want

Reaching Up and Reaching Back

Be an advocate

Mentor and sponsor others

Be active in the community

Be visible in the media

Look for alternative opportunities to grow

Be open to serendipity