by Dot Callihan | Nov 7, 2017 | Acting As Empowered Women, Thinking Like Empowered Women
When I began my career my male colleagues didn’t know how a female engineer would be different from a male engineer. They soon discovered the difference – “She can write!” At first I laughed because engineers are notoriously bad writers so it wasn’t difficult to do...
by Dot Callihan | Nov 3, 2017 | Thinking Like Empowered Women, Understanding The Male-Dominated Workplace
A few weeks ago while working with the TV on, I heard a commentator relay a rumor that Tillerson, McMaster and Mattis had a “suicide pact” and if one left they would all leave. I found myself yelling at the TV – “You guys don’t know what you are talking about. No one...
by Dot Callihan | Nov 2, 2017 | Thinking Like Empowered Women, Understanding The Male-Dominated Workplace
I remember when it was rare to be a woman in the workplace who wasn’t a secretary or in HR. I began my engineering career in the Air Force on a base with 5,000 airmen. When I arrived you could count the number of female officers on one hand and the senior...
by Dot Callihan | Oct 31, 2017 | Acting As Empowered Women, Thinking Like Empowered Women
Recently I shared a Facebook post in which Shira Goodman, CEO of Staples recalls her best career advice: “Be open to making lateral moves.” I agree – making lateral moves is what propelled my career too. However, we often think that we should stay within our...
by Dot Callihan | Oct 26, 2017 | Thinking Like Empowered Women
This is from my friend Natalie Hill. While many men in Tucson retire out to pasture on the golf course, their wives keep “working” pursuing their interests and passions. This is one of the things that make Tucson different from any other place I’ve...
by Dot Callihan | Oct 25, 2017 | Acting As Empowered Women, Thinking Like Empowered Women
Recently I listened to a woman complain about a male colleague during which she said “I hate passive-aggressive behavior.” After our conversation I realized that she was the one who was being passive aggressive. Our conversation reminded me of a simple, yet very...
