What Men Don't Tell Women About Business: Opening Up the Heavily Guarded Alpha Male Playbook
Discover the deep, dark secrets of the Alpha businessman\ As a woman, you know you're every bit as effective and capable as a man is in the arena of business—but that doesn't mean there aren't things you need to know about men and business. In this invaluable guide for the modern businesswoman, former Alpha Male Christopher Flett reveals everything you need to know to understand, communicate, and compete with men in business.\ To some extent, business is still a man's world; here's how to...
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Discover the deep, dark secrets of the Alpha businessman As a woman, you know you're every bit as effective and capable as a man is in the arena of business-but that doesn't mean there aren't things you need to know about men and business. In this invaluable guide for the modern businesswoman, former Alpha Male Christopher Flett reveals everything you need to know to understand, communicate, and compete with men in business. To some extent, business is still a man's world; here's how to play the game by their rules-and win: * Know what the average Alpha Male is thinking * Learn 10 things you need to know about men in business * Force men to take you seriously * Stop self-sabotage with male colleagues * Get all the credit you deserve * Be more confident and effective * Learn to take charge and lead * Never make excuses for failures * Keep secrets-it's vital * Never bring personal issues to the office * Gain credibility and trust with Alphas * Never look for affirmation openly * Effectively deal with condescending or disrespectful men * Understand why being "nice" gets you nowhere
Preface vThe Male Point of View 1Who Are You? 3The Many Business Types 29Getting Inside the Head of the Alpha Male 41Things that Drive Men in Business 59Female as a Saboteur 79Bailing Water: Taking Things Personally 81Singing Sirens: Wearing Masks 87Dead Calm: Putting Ideas in Question Form 99Stranded: Making Excuses 103Walking the Plank: Declaring Open War 107Loose Lips Sink Ships: Not Keeping Secrets 111Lost at Sea: Bringing Personal Issues to Work 115You're Waving and Drowning: Seeking External Affirmation 119Chapter 13 Who Deserves a Spot in the Lifeboat?: Expecting Fairness in Business 123Abandon Ship: Accepting Poor Treatment 129"Let Me Do All the Rowing": Trying to be Liked and Selfless 133"Here, You Take the Last Life Preserver": Asking for What You Want 137"Lifeboats in the Back": Developing a Plan B 141"Welcome Aboard!": Understanding Business Endorsements 145Common Questions That Women Ask 149Men: What Makes a Strong Sailor? 149Getting Promoted: Taking Command of Your Own Ship 154Family Versus Career: With or Without a Crew 158Office Relationships: Sailing Off Course 162Emotional Management: Incoming Tide 167Political Correctness: Navigating Uncertain Waters 168Manhandling: Avoiding Shark Bites 170Hostile Takeovers and General Hostilities: Battleships in Combat 174Gaining Respect: Earning Your Sailing Stripes 178Epilogue 180Index 183
