Throughout the summer months, Maria and Michelle have been investing in themselves and reading some different books that would prove beneficial for listeners as well. This has inspired their current ‘Book Series’ in which they share both the information gleaned from, and their reviews of, these books, and, as always, they look forward to your feedback as well. This week’s book is one that Michelle has started reading, Executive Presence for Women.
She begins by sharing her first impressions of the book, her issues with the visual component of it and some other executive presence resources, and the most problematic part of the book for her. Together, our hosts go on to review the evolving role of women in the workforce, the concept of ‘playing the game and changing it from the inside’, applying gender roles within business, and then Michelle finishes up with a book she wholeheartedly recommends for listeners. Filled with the candor for which this podcast has become famous, this first episode of this educational new series gives you the straight goods about new resources, and sincerely invites you to respond with your own opinions, observations, and recommendations.
The Finer Details of This Episode:
Quotes:
“I knew going into this, the visual piece was going to piss me off.”
“When you force someone to look, talk, and act like the status quo, it means that you are not inclusive.”
“When an executive says, ‘I don't see you in this seat’, basically, what it means is, ‘I don't think you're going to make the same decisions I would’. No shit, I'm not you!”
“We're starting to evolve to a place that says I can make a tough damn decision and not be you.”
“I'm part of the team, and I will be a team player, but I will not be given a gender assignment because you think it's what I'm here for.”
“While I am quick to make judgments I'm also really big on opening up for any learning that I can get from anyone.”
“He talks more about the confidence that you display in the choice of clothing that you have made. He talks more about the confidence that you display when you state your opinion, not the words you use.”
“The idea that I have to spend $2,000 on a power suit to make a smart choice pisses me off.”
“Understanding Executive Presence, Paul Alto - that's where you should start.”
“At the end of the day, difference of thought is what's keeping us together and having great and fantastic communication.”
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