I took these notes a year ago, and every time I come across them I think, wow, was that guy ever right. Check it out.
Advice for leadership
1. Extrapolate: have an aspirational vision. What's the larger journey? (Instead of the next 20 steps)
2. Have a range to your style
3. Overcome Imposter Syndrome: do you believe you derserve success? WOmen tend to undersell themselves, lack confidence
4. Build relationships. Women tend to not find sponsors for thei rideas. They build small, deep networks vs. broad ones. Also tend to be "worker bees" and fail to network at all.
Emotional Inconsistency
Women are more likely to:
- Fail to manage up. They want to let their work speak for itself.
- Bring too much energy to their jobs
- Get pigeon-holed based on their expertise
- Not manage perceptions. People are harder on women and therefore you need to have a greater range
Attributes that will help you
1. Conviction/confidence - overcome Imposter Syndrome. Ask for what you want. Sell yourself.
2. Miltitasking - maintain a work-life balance
3. High EQ - maintain emotional consistency
4. Be hard-workign and resilient
5. Naturally Socratic - Women tend to learn things through questioning. This can be an advantage.
