It's A Woman's World: How Women Can Thrive In Any Industry

摘要

Fifty years ago, the term "women in business" referred to secretaries, low-paid office workers, and retail store clerks. Today, more and more women are taking on leadership positions as entrepreneurs, business owners, in politics and government positions, as corporate leaders, and in the non-profit sector. As such, the opportunities for women to lead and influence are greater than ever before. Women in business innovate, persuade, integrate, raise standards, challenge, create policy, and ultimately change lives. And much of their success depends on their own level of confidence and self-belief. While women have made great strides in the last 50 years, many still believe that the playing field in business is not yet completely level. They believe they must work harder, be smarter, and put in longer hours than their male counterparts to effectively compete. Whether this is com- pletely accurate depends on the individual and the industry or company she is in; however, women do have unique challenges to overcome to succeed in business - more so if they're in a male-dominated industry.