Women's Leadership Success
Insider Secrets For Women Leaders: How To Get Your First Seat On A Corporate Board-Part 1
Only 17% of all corporate boards include women.
Listen to this show and learn how we will change that.
Even if you think you'll never sit on a board, listen to Ann Manix and you'll gain valuable tips for increasing your corporate leadership, career development and political skills.
Sitting on a corporate board will increase your cachet as a leader and enhance your visibility in your own company — and it will expand your network, which will multiply your career choices and income.
Over the next two shows we'll dispel several myths about women who serve on boards. We'll also give you specific actions steps that can lead to success in being awarded your first board position.
Part I: How Women Get on Boards of Directors
Discover the advantages of being a woman on corporate boards.
Find out how this could benefit your company.
See how being named to a board isn't as difficult as they say.
Learn the expertise that is more important than status or title.
Follow the step-by-step strategy to get on a board even if you aren't a female CEO.
Find out which kinds of expertise are most useful.
Recognize which professional and interpersonal qualities want in members.
Overcome the challenge of women getting on a board if they hold a staff position.
Begin practicing what's recognized as "board behavior."
Understand the career advancement wisdom of networking with company presidents and other men serving on boards.
Explore ways to find and connect with board members.
Utilize the seven tips women can use to “court" a board of directors.
Only 17% of all corporate boards include women.
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Stay tuned for Part II next month when you’ll learn how to be a great board member while advancing your leadership and career skills.
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