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More About This Title What Men Don't Tell Women About Business: OpeningUp the Heavily Guarded Alpha Male Playbook
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As a woman, you know you're every bit as effective and capable as a man is in the arena of business-but that doesn't mean there aren't things you need to know about men and business. In this invaluable guide for the modern businesswoman, former Alpha Male Christopher Flett reveals everything you need to know to understand, communicate, and compete with men in business.
To some extent, business is still a man's world; here's how to play the game by their rules-and win:
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Know what the average Alpha Male is thinking
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Learn 10 things you need to know about men in business
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Force men to take you seriously
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Stop self-sabotage with male colleagues
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Get all the credit you deserve
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Be more confident and effective
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Learn to take charge and lead
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Never make excuses for failures
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Keep secrets-it's vital
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Never bring personal issues to the office
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Gain credibility and trust with Alphas
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Never look for affirmation openly
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Effectively deal with condescending or disrespectful men
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Understand why being "nice" gets you nowhere
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Christopher V. Flett is CEO and founder of the Flett Group of companies, including Think Tank Communications Ltd. He is recognized internationally as a leader in business motivation, turn?around strategy, and business development. A reformed Alpha Male, he has built business systems in his company that allow him to work primarily with a female clientele on business strategy.
For more information, please visit www.ghostceo.com.
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Preface v
PART I The Male Point of View 1
1 Who Are You? 3
2 The Many Business Types 29
3 Getting Inside the Head of the Alpha Male 41
4 Things that Drive Men in Business 59
PART II Female as a Saboteur 79
5 Bailing Water: Taking Things Personally 81
6 Singing Sirens: Wearing Masks 87
7 Dead Calm: Putting Ideas in Question Form 99
8 Stranded: Making Excuses 103
9 Walking the Plank: Declaring Open War 107
10 Loose Lips Sink Ships: Not Keeping Secrets 111
11 Lost at Sea: Bringing Personal Issues to Work 115
12 You’reWaving and Drowning: Seeking External Affirmation 119
13 Chapter 13 Who Deserves a Spot in the Lifeboat?: Expecting Fairness in Business 123
14 Abandon Ship: Accepting Poor Treatment 129
15 “Let Me Do All the Rowing”: Trying to be Liked and Selfless 133
16 “Here, You Take the Last Life Preserver”: Asking for What You Want 137
17 “Lifeboats in the Back”: Developing a Plan B 141
18 “Welcome Aboard!”: Understanding Business Endorsements 145
PART III Common Questions That Women Ask 149
Men: What Makes a Strong Sailor? 149
Getting Promoted: Taking Command of Your Own Ship 154
Family Versus Career: With or Without a Crew 158
Office Relationships: Sailing Off Course 162
Emotional Management: Incoming Tide 167
Political Correctness: Navigating Uncertain Waters 168
Manhandling: Avoiding Shark Bites 170
Hostile Takeovers and General Hostilities: Battleships in Combat 174
Gaining Respect: Earning Your Sailing Stripes 178
Epilogue 180
Index 183
