It's uncomfortable for me to take a negative view on an issue, particularly if it relates to women and our relationships in business. But here it is: women can really sabotage each other, and worse, themselves.
Two instances come to mind recently. The first entails a woman whom I've encountered occassionally in business dealings. She is so threatened by others that she spends an inordinate amount of time telling everyone how great her skills are: at marketing, at writing, at managing, at speaking. Everything is about how great she is.
She is so focused on how great she is, she either undermines others around her or dismisses their needs as less important or unimportant to her own priorities. "Thank you" is not in her vocabulary. Unfortunately, she has a blind spot about her own abilities. The impact on others is that they start to operate around her rather than with her.
The other situation entails a woman who has repeatedly attempted to wedge her way into working with one of her "competitor's" best clients. She has tried to go in back door, front door, any way possible to get this business. Is her approach to be admired for her perseverance or disdained because she would be willing to sabotage a fellow female professional?
There is alot of business to be had out there. Yes, even in a down economy, there is a vast amount of opportunity. At the end of the day, it's a choice. Women have the opportunity to build each other up, or tear each other down.
I wonder if our own insecurities and lack of confidence, financial fears, sometimes prompt us to behave in destructive ways.
I believe more often than not, women are way above this kind of behavior. Am I wearing rose colored glasses?
What do you think?
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