I was working at an on-site construction office and I kept hearing rumors that I wore high heels to work. I had 2 pairs I wore, one black and one brown. To me they were boring 2″ heels and definately not sexy. They were “office shoes.” If I went out on site, I had another pair of site shoes that I wore.
One day while sitting in my office I heard another PM on the phone whispering “She wears high heels to the office.” OK time to correct that misconception. (more…)
One of the most difficult things for most women to do is get their ideas heard when they are in a room full of men. Men can be loud and assertive, if not aggressive, in order to shut down the ideas of others. At the extreme a discussion can turn into nothing more than a competition to see who will win – where the original objective – to find the best solution – is lost.
What is a woman to do in these situations? Can she get all of this ruckus back on track?
YES!! (more…)
In the military the lowest of all ranks is 2nd Lieutenant. As a 2nd Lt. you are given every crappy project that no one else wants to do. But sometimes in these assignments you learn something that is so significant it provides the foundation for every success in your career. (more…)