NEWS AND INSIGHTS UPDATE:
When you’re the only woman (or one of few women) in a male-dominated workplace, it can be hard to fit in and harder to stand out in positive ways. Jane Fang for The Daily Muse offers seven ways that women can thrive in a workplace that is dominated by men:
- The squeaky wheel gets the grease: Be vocal.
- Beer is for bonding: Opportunities often happen outside the office.
- Avoid being too easily offended: But know when to draw the line.
- Don’t be anyone’s coffee or lunch getter: If the men aren’t doing it, then neither should you.
- Don’t be the “yes” woman: Learn how and when to say “no.”
- Play to your strengths (even when they’re stereotypes): If those strengths are good qualities, show them off.
- Get a sponsor: Mentors are your best advocates.
Read More: 7 Ways Women Can Dominate in a Male-Dominated Workplace via www.thedailymuse.com
Susan Gunelius
Susan Gunelius is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Women on Business. She is a 20-year veteran of the marketing field and has authored ten books about marketing, branding, and social media, including the highly popular 30-Minute Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing for Dummies, Blogging All-in-One for Dummies and Kick-ass Copywriting in 10 Easy Steps. Susan’s marketing-related content can be found on Entrepreneur.com, Forbes.com, MSNBC.com, BusinessWeek.com, and more. Susan is President & CEO of KeySplash Creative, Inc., a marketing communications company. She has worked in corporate marketing roles and through client relationships with AT&T, HSBC, Citibank, Intuit, The New York Times, Cox Communications, and many more large and small companies around the world. Susan also speaks about marketing, branding and social media at events around the world and is frequently interviewed by television, online, radio, and print media organizations about these topics.
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