Bullying Statistics show that women overwhelmingly target other women for their bitchiness and bullying. They also hold women (including themselves) to a different standard than men. Sometimes we trap ourselves in stereotyped behaviors without realizing it. We may unknowingly treat other women in ways that infuriate them. How would you handle types of bullying like
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So many women have asked me, “Why are women so mean to other women?” Of all the challenges they face in the workplace, this seems to cause them the most angst. Whether it’s called bullying, bitchiness, relational or indirect aggression or some other term, this behavior can make you dread going to work. Have you
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Is there a woman in this world who DOESN’T have a story to tell about being bullied or shunned by another teenaged girl? Many adult women also have stories about a woman at work. It is so common, it seems like it’s a part of our nature. But I know we can aspire to a higher standard of behavior. The fact is most women do NOT bully others.
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A recent report from a senior volunteer leader for the United Way. All across the USA, 131 United Ways have developed women’s leadership councils. Ever year, more than 56,000 women volunteers in women’s leadership councils raise more than $155 million JUST FROM OTHER WOMEN. Women change the world for the better! The National Women’s Leadership Council
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Corporate America spends millions of dollars each year to make the workplace more efficient and productive. Finding and retaining talented and experienced workers is key to reducing turnover and high operational costs. Mentoring new employees and helping them become successful on the job is one way to reduce turnover. Women can benefit from a female
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(Springfield, MO) — In the 1950?s, statistics show about one in every three women worked. Today more than three out of five women have jobs. But in some areas, there’s still room for improvement. A recent government report found the number of women in management positions has increased by only one percent over the last
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A while back, I was speaking to a group of graduates students about women and if they felt that, in our current world affairs, there was equality for women in their careers and other aspects of their lives. I was surprised to hear that many of the young female graduate students felt they were not
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By Dr. Nancy D. O’Reilly I talk often about the importance of mentoring younger women. After I spoke with Dr. Janet Rose about her Seven Secrets of Parenting Girls, I realized these ideas applied equally well to working with other women in the workplace and community. Use these guidelines, adapted from Dr. Rose’s advice, to
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