Synopses & Reviews
What happens when a confessed "Young Alpha Male" decides to break the code of silence; give serious, ambitious women the scoop on how men view women in business; and explain everything women need to know about dealing with men professionally? Everybody wins!
In What Men Don't Tell Women about Business, dynamic young CEO and consultant Christopher Flett invites you into the cigar club for a frank and revealing conversation about what it takes for a woman to reach the top in the business world. His comments may surprise, shock, even offend youbut they will also prepare you for success in an environment still dominated by men.
You'll learn what drives men to succeed, what women do naturally that undermines their careers, why banding together with other women is a losing strategy, and how to show (or hide) emotion at work. You'll also find out how to gain and maintain the trust of male colleagues, overcome poor treatment or offensive comments, and make sure you get credit for your work without embarrassing or alienating the man (probably your boss) who's trying to take it all for himself.
Most importantly, you'll discover the one thing you can do, which all Alpha Males understand and many women don't, that will guarantee you the senior management position, partnership, or substantial pay raise that always seems to pass you by.
Among Flett's more provocative pronouncements are: men put the glass ceiling in place, but women keep it there; Alpha Males do fear women in business, but not strong women; women shouldn't petition for equality, they should assume control; women have a tendency to give up their power in the workplace; bruising a man's ego, even slightly, could ruin your career; and finally, though business isn't personal, your personal reputation means everything.
Perhaps the most surprising of Flett's revelations is that the modern business paradigm is far more amenable to female leadership than male. Women tend to be process-oriented consensus builders, while Alpha Males focus on immediate goals, performance, and distinguishing themselves from the crowd. Too many women, however, sabotage their careers by not knowing how to deal with dominant men professionally.
If you feel that your ideas are being ignored, your hard work is not appreciated, and less talented and dedicated people are being promoted ahead of you, read What Men Don't Tell Women about Business and discover the missing link between your current career and stunning success.
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What Men Don’ t Tell Women About Business will be essential reading for women, outlining all the important things they need to know about dealing with men professionally. This advice is what every husband should confide to his wife; how every father should prepare his daughter – and the opposite of what’ s in many success books written by women. Flett, a confessed former “ Alpha Male” who mentored only other men in his career and silently sunk the careers of many colleagues, will candidly share how men see business, how they see women in business, and what men would tell women if there was no consequence. Covering a range of issues, including: what truly drives men to succeed; why men fear women in the workplace; what women do naturally that undermines their careers; why banding together with other women is a losing strategy; how to show (or hide) emotion at work; how to handle attraction (or harassment); how to handle poor treatment or offensive comments; how to make sure you get credit for your work; and what men say when women leave the boardroom, What Men Don’ t Tell Women About Business showcases the language and actions of men in business in a way that has never before been done – from the horse’ s mouth.
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A vital guide to what women should know about doing business with men
Many women in the workforce have a hard time getting ahead in businesses where most of their colleagues are men. It's not because they don't work hard enough-far from it. Often it's because women don't understand certain aspects of men's behavior in the office. In this book, a self-confessed former Alpha male reveals how many men view business, how they view women in business, and the secrets they might tell women if there were no consequences. The way men communicate with each other is unique and often difficult for women to understand, but it's essential for women who work among men to understand their language so they can hold their own. What Men Don't Tell Women About Business showcases the language and actions of men in business in a totally revealing, enlightening, and revolutionary way. This is the advice that fathers should-but don't-tell their professional-age daughters about working with men. For women who want to hold their own against the boys in business, this is the ultimate insider's guide to getting ahead.
Christopher Flett (Vancouver, BC, Canada) is the CEO and founder of Think Tank Communications Ltd. and a frequent keynote speaker at conferences around the country. He delivers 40-60 speeches per year on the subject of what women should know about dealing with men in business.
Synopsis
In this book, a self-confessed former alpha male reveals how many men view business, how they view women in business, and the secrets they might tell women if there were no consequences.
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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 businessbut 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 rulesand 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 secretsit'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
About the Author
Christopher V. Flett is CEO and founder of the Flett Group of companies, including Think Tank Communications Ltd. He is recognized internationally as a leader in business motivation, turn?around strategy, and business development. A reformed Alpha Male, he has built business systems in his company that allow him to work primarily with a female clientele on business strategy.
For more information, please visit www.ghostceo.com.
Table of Contents
Preface.
PART I. The Male Point of View.
Chapter One. Who Are You?
Chapter Two. Types in Business.
Chapter 3. Getting Inside the Head of the Alpha Male.
Chapter 4. 10 Things Women Need to Know About Men in Business.
PART II. Female as a Saboteur.
Chapter 5. Bailing Water: Taking Things Personally.
Chapter 6. Singing Sirens: Wearing Masks.
Chapter 7. Dead Calm: Putting Ideas in Question Form.
Chapter 8. Stranded: Making Excuses.
Chapter 9. Walking the Plank: Declaring Open War.
Chapter 10. Lost at Sea: Bringing Personal Issues to Work.
Chapter 11. Waving and Drowning: Seeking External Affirmation.
Chapter 12. Who Deserves a Spot in the Lifeboat?: Expecting Fairness in Business.
Chapter 13. Abandon Ship: Accepting Poor Treatment.
Chapter 14. Doing All the Rowing: Trying to be "Liked" and "Selfless".
PART III. Common Questions That Women Ask.
Questions About Men: What Makes a Strong Sailor?
Getting Promoted: Taking Command of Your Own Ship.
Family Versus Career: With or Without a Crew.
Office Relationships: Sailing Off Course.
Emotional Management: Incoming Tide.
Political Correctness: Navigating Uncertain Waters.
Manhandling: Avoiding Shark Bites.
Hostile Takeovers & General Hostilities: Batttleships In Combat.
Gaining Respect: Earning Your Sailing Stripes.
Epilogue.