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Emily Bennington had a director-level position at a top 15 accounting firm, a nice office, a team of staffers…and a problem. She was too worried about being liked to be an effective leader at work. So she launched a survey with the goal of persuading more than 1,000 women executives to share their own experiences and to learn what the most accomplished women in their industries do right. In this webinar, Emily will share the results of her research including what women really say about other women managers, the skill women say is most lacking in the workforce today, and what women wish they could go back and tell their 20-year-old selves.
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What the Most Successful What the Most Successful Women DO Differently: Women DO Differently:
Advice for Rising LeadersAdvice for Rising Leaders
What the Most Successful What the Most Successful Women DO Differently: Women DO Differently:
Advice for Rising LeadersAdvice for Rising Leaders
By Emily BenningtonBy Emily BenningtonProfessional Studio 365 Professional Studio 365
This project started with a This project started with a survey of more than 600 survey of more than 600 (very honest) women (very honest) women executives… executives…
This project started with a This project started with a survey of more than 600 survey of more than 600 (very honest) women (very honest) women executives… executives…
… … andand my frustrations as a young my frustrations as a young executive trying to be executive trying to be liked liked andand respected respected at work.at work.
… … andand my frustrations as a young my frustrations as a young executive trying to be executive trying to be liked liked andand respected respected at work.at work.
Worried about coming across Worried about coming across too assertivetoo assertive, I overcompensated by trying to , I overcompensated by trying to be be nicenice, which only made me look , which only made me look weakweak. .
Worried about coming across Worried about coming across too assertivetoo assertive, I overcompensated by trying to , I overcompensated by trying to be be nicenice, which only made me look , which only made me look weakweak. .
So I asked Tory So I asked Tory Johnson to post the Johnson to post the survey link on her survey link on her Facebook page…Facebook page…
So I asked Tory So I asked Tory Johnson to post the Johnson to post the survey link on her survey link on her Facebook page…Facebook page…
Is this Is this reallyreally how how women feel about women feel about
other women other women leaders? leaders?
The women who took this survey…The women who took this survey…The women who took this survey…The women who took this survey…
……605 total (so far) 605 total (so far)
……80% aged 25-5480% aged 25-54
……53% work for companies with more than 53% work for companies with more than 100 employees100 employees
……majority (36%) are at mid-senior level majority (36%) are at mid-senior level (e.g. director, VP, etc.)(e.g. director, VP, etc.)
……only only 4% 4% are presidents / C-Suiteare presidents / C-Suite
Which, sadly, aligns with the Which, sadly, aligns with the national numbers.national numbers.Which, sadly, aligns with the Which, sadly, aligns with the national numbers.national numbers.
Source: CNN Money / Fortune (May 2010)
Source: CNN Money / Fortune (May 2010)
Success Rule #1 Success Rule #1 Success Rule #1 Success Rule #1
Stay in the Game!Stay in the Game!Stay in the Game!Stay in the Game!
Sheryl Sandberg’s Ted Talk is a must see.
When women drop out of When women drop out of the workforce, it’s usually the workforce, it’s usually not the result of one BIG not the result of one BIG decision….decision….
When women drop out of When women drop out of the workforce, it’s usually the workforce, it’s usually not the result of one BIG not the result of one BIG decision….decision….
……but a chain of but a chain of seemingly seemingly littlelittle ones with ones with the same end result.the same end result.
……but a chain of but a chain of seemingly seemingly littlelittle ones with ones with the same end result.the same end result.
“Do not lean back - lean in. Put your foot on that gas pedal and keep it
there until the day you have to make a decision, and then make a decision.
That's the only way, when that day comes, you'll even have a decision to
make.”
Was this the dream? Was this the dream? Was this the dream? Was this the dream?
Is it the Is it the glass glass
ceiling or ceiling or is it us?is it us?
Is it the Is it the glass glass
ceiling or ceiling or is it us?is it us?
Just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. Just keep swimming.
Which skill do you feel is MOST lacking in new grad hires?Which skill do you feel is MOST lacking in new grad hires?Which skill do you feel is MOST lacking in new grad hires?Which skill do you feel is MOST lacking in new grad hires?
Communication - 30%Communication - 30%
Critical thinking / Problem Critical thinking / Problem solving - 27% solving - 27%
Initiative - 25% Initiative - 25%
Follow-through - 18% Follow-through - 18%
The good.
“They are technically savvy, have fresh ideas, and endless energy.”
“Today’s grads juggle multiple priorities to finish college. By the time they hit the workforce, they are skilled at multi-tasking and addressing ever-changing priorities.”
“I’ve found the grads we hire are willing to take on anything, willing to learn, and bring a lot of good, base-level knowledge and skills to the workplace.”
Out of 328 comments, 104 specifically mentioned “entitlement” or low work ethic.
Out of 328 comments, 104 specifically mentioned “entitlement” or low work ethic.
The bad.The bad. The bad.The bad.
The ugly.The ugly. The ugly.The ugly.
The uglier.The uglier. The uglier.The uglier.
Punctuality Punctuality Likability Likability Accountability Accountability DependabilityDependabilityResponsibility Responsibility Humility Humility Visibility Visibility CredibilityCredibility
““Little” things are actually quite BIG.Little” things are actually quite BIG.““Little” things are actually quite BIG.Little” things are actually quite BIG.
Success Rule #2: Mind Your -Ilities Success Rule #2: Mind Your -Ilities Success Rule #2: Mind Your -Ilities Success Rule #2: Mind Your -Ilities
Which skill do you feel is MOST lacking in new grad hires?Which skill do you feel is MOST lacking in new grad hires?Which skill do you feel is MOST lacking in new grad hires?Which skill do you feel is MOST lacking in new grad hires?
Communication - 30%Communication - 30%
Critical thinking / Problem Critical thinking / Problem solving - 27% solving - 27%
Initiative - 25% Initiative - 25%
Follow-through - 18% Follow-through - 18%
““Your reputation is Your reputation is everythingeverything.”.”
Success Rule #3: Success Rule #3: Develop your Develop your
reputation as a first-reputation as a first-class communicator.class communicator.
Success Rule #3: Success Rule #3: Develop your Develop your
reputation as a first-reputation as a first-class communicator.class communicator.
First-class First-class communication = communication =
First-class First-class communication = communication =
Acumen Filter.Acumen Filter.Acumen Filter.Acumen Filter.
Focus.Focus.Focus.Focus.
High-Touch.High-Touch.High-Touch.High-Touch.
What does success look like?What does success look like?What does success look like?What does success look like?
Poor communication Poor communication skills are the skills are the #1 #1
reasonreason executives – executives – male and female – male and female –
don’t make it to the don’t make it to the center ring. center ring.
WARNING: WARNING:
Years of e-communication have resulted in digital natives losing the ability to recognize facial cues.
Years of e-communication have resulted in digital natives losing the ability to recognize facial cues.
32%32%32%32%
Which is MOST lacking in new grad hires?Which is MOST lacking in new grad hires?Which is MOST lacking in new grad hires?Which is MOST lacking in new grad hires?
29%29%29%29%
21%21%
11%11%
7%7%
We all know crying at We all know crying at work isn’t cool, but... work isn’t cool, but... We all know crying at We all know crying at work isn’t cool, but... work isn’t cool, but...
...women are born ...women are born with with 6 times 6 times the the hormone that makes hormone that makes people cry AND our people cry AND our tear ducts are twice tear ducts are twice as large. as large.
...women are born ...women are born with with 6 times 6 times the the hormone that makes hormone that makes people cry AND our people cry AND our tear ducts are twice tear ducts are twice as large. as large.
Here we go again with the sad stereotypes. Here we go again with the sad stereotypes. Here we go again with the sad stereotypes. Here we go again with the sad stereotypes.
The women who The women who preferred to be preferred to be
managed by men used managed by men used words like “words like “directdirect” ”
and “and “no nonsenseno nonsense.” .”
The women who The women who preferred to be preferred to be
managed by men used managed by men used words like “words like “directdirect” ”
and “and “no nonsenseno nonsense.” .”
Sound familiar?Sound familiar?Sound familiar?Sound familiar?
Success Rule #4: Success Rule #4: Chart the Middle Road.Chart the Middle Road.
Success Rule #4: Success Rule #4: Chart the Middle Road.Chart the Middle Road.
The middle ground The middle ground between nice and between nice and respected… respected…
The middle ground The middle ground between nice and between nice and respected… respected…
… … is a straight line.is a straight line.… … is a straight line.is a straight line.
Be direct. Be direct. Be direct. Be direct.
“Don’t wait another three years to get over being shy. Start networking NOW.”
“Finish your education and never stop learning.”
“Keep a ‘brag book’ of accomplishments, no matter how small.”
“Work to earn a living – do not live to work!”
“Don’t panic…just breathe. It will be tough – it will push your limits, but you’ll survive.”
“The career path you take in your 20’s won’t be the path in your 50’s.”
“Don’t be so idealistic – you’ll be disappointed.”
“Don’t let others define you.”
“Laugh more and never let anyone tell you can’t do something.”
“Sell confidence, but be prepared with knowledge.”
But theBut the#1 advice (#1 advice (by farby far)?)?
Success Rule #5Success Rule #5Success Rule #5Success Rule #5
GO FOR IT.GO FOR IT.GO FOR IT.GO FOR IT.
““What are you doing TODAY to What are you doing TODAY to change your circumstances so change your circumstances so they are aligned with what you they are aligned with what you
truly want for yourself?”truly want for yourself?”- Tory Johnson- Tory Johnson
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