Times are changing and there are more women achievers recently than in the past. In a world where most people say that women are free to do anything a man can do, the reality is that there are still some barriers that women have to face in the society.
Jill Girffin in an article in www.success.com reveals a few themes that successful women have followed to achieve in their career.
While most women think that to be successful they have to avoid being mentored or taught by men, the reality is that the only person who should be avoided in an working environment is an adversary.
Targeting someone just because he is a male or avoiding getting ideas or advice from him will actually have a negative impact on your career growth. Always build healthy relationship and earn good counselors who will be your much needed guide.
There is always a chance to prove yourself when the organisation is doing good or bad. When things are not going as expected, people who look for someone who could turn around things for good, on the other hand when things are going well, the organisation will be on the lookout for someone who can continue that.
People will always be watching you whether you rise or fall is what makes the difference. Never be afraid to failure, a single mistake cannot cost your career, however that does not mean that you have to take things lightly. Healthy fear should be always present and this will be a fantastic motivator at times.
Apart from leadership and relationship skills, it is also important to know the financial aspect of the business.
'If you want to know and really understand the dashboard of an organisation, you have to know what’s going on with the money. It’s just that simple. Inject yourself into those conversations as often as possible,' the author states.
Women are great relationship builders and they always find a common ground in building bridges. To be successful, you will always need a team that will back you at all cost.
The secret behind being successful is not in winning, it is how humble you stay after that. Remember you were helped by someone to reach where you are and try to reciprocate it back
