{"product_id":"what-men-dont-tell-women-about-business-opening-up-the-heavily-guarded-alpha-male-playbook-hardback-9780470145081","title":"What Men Don't Tell Women About Business; Opening Up the Heavily Guarded Alpha Male Playbook (Hardback) 9780470145081","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eWhat Men Don't Tell Women About Business\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eOpening Up the Heavily Guarded Alpha Male Playbook\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eChristopher V. Flett (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780470145081, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 13 November 2007\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e192 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.8 x 16.4 x 2 cm, 0.358 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eDiscover the deep, dark secrets of the Alpha businessman\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e To some extent, business is still a man's world; here's how to play the game by their rules-and win:\u003cbr\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Know what the average Alpha Male is thinking\u003cbr\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Learn 10 things you need to know about men in business\u003cbr\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Force men to take you seriously\u003cbr\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Stop self-sabotage with male colleagues\u003cbr\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Get all the credit you deserve\u003cbr\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Be more confident and effective\u003cbr\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Learn to take charge and lead\u003cbr\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Never make excuses for failures\u003cbr\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Keep secrets-it's vital\u003cbr\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Never bring personal issues to the office\u003cbr\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Gain credibility and trust with Alphas\u003cbr\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Never look for affirmation openly\u003cbr\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Effectively deal with condescending or disrespectful men\u003cbr\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Understand why being \"nice\" gets you nowhere\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface v\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART I The Male Point of View 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Who Are You? 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 The Many Business Types 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Getting Inside the Head of the Alpha Male 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Things that Drive Men in Business 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART II Female as a Saboteur 79\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Bailing Water: Taking Things Personally 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Singing Sirens: Wearing Masks 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Dead Calm: Putting Ideas in Question Form 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Stranded: Making Excuses 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Walking the Plank: Declaring Open War 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Loose Lips Sink Ships: Not Keeping Secrets 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Lost at Sea: Bringing Personal Issues to Work 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 You’reWaving and Drowning: Seeking External Affirmation 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Chapter 13 Who Deserves a Spot in the Lifeboat?: Expecting Fairness in Business 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Abandon Ship: Accepting Poor Treatment 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 “Let Me Do All the Rowing”: Trying to be Liked and Selfless 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 “Here, You Take the Last Life Preserver”: Asking for What You Want 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 “Lifeboats in the Back”: Developing a Plan B 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 “Welcome Aboard!”: Understanding Business Endorsements 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART III Common Questions That Women Ask 149\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMen: What Makes a Strong Sailor? 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Promoted: Taking Command of Your Own Ship 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFamily Versus Career: With or Without a Crew 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOffice Relationships: Sailing Off Course 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmotional Management: Incoming Tide 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolitical Correctness: Navigating Uncertain Waters 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManhandling: Avoiding Shark Bites 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHostile Takeovers and General Hostilities: Battleships in Combat 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGaining Respect: Earning Your Sailing Stripes 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpilogue 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 183\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Business \u0026amp; management [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Business \u0026amp; management\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Business%20\u0026amp;%20management%20%5BKJ%5D%22\"\u003eKJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52460626542872,"sku":"9780470145081","price":20.46,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780470145081_172740.jpg?v=1785456092","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/what-men-dont-tell-women-about-business-opening-up-the-heavily-guarded-alpha-male-playbook-hardback-9780470145081","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}