leadership

bonus checklist: 14 ways to prevent trouble.

by ida o. abbott
sponsoring women: what men need to know

if you are concerned about the possibility of sex-related problems, consider the degree of risk involved and whether you are willing to assume it.

before you decide, consider

• first that you might be exaggerating the risk, and
• second that this is a risk that can be prevented and managed.

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your protégée needs feedback. sometimes you’ll need help providing it.

by ida o. abbott
sponsoring women: what men need to know

feedback is important at any level of professional development.

but for a woman trying to become a leader, honest, clear and practical feedback is essential. she needs to know both how well she is performing and how to project the image she wants others to have of her.

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