For nearly two decades, Hardball for Women has shown women how to get ahead in the business world. Whether the arena is a law firm, a medical group, a tech company, or any other work environment, Hardball for Women decodes male business culture and shows women how to break patterns of behavior that put them at a disadvantage. It explains how to get results when you “lean in” without being thrown off balance. Illustrated with real-life examples Hardball for Women teaches women how to:
- Successfully navigate middle management to become a leader in your field
- Be assertive without being obnoxious
- Display confidence
- Engage in smart self-promotion
- Lead both men and women—and recognize the differences between them
- Use “power talk” language to your advantage
Author
Pat Heim
Pat Heim, Ph.D., is an internationally known speaker and consultant. Her Los Angeles firm, Heim & Associates, has been providing services in the areas of leadership, communication, team building, and gender differences to hundreds of organizations, including AT&T, the Los Angeles Times, General Motors, the American Medical Association, and Price Waterhouse. She has a Ph.D. in communication from the University of Colorado.
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Tammy Hughes
Tammy Hughes works for the Heim Group and lives in Seattle.
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Susan K. Golant
Susan K. Golant M.A. is a writer specializing in women’s issues, parenting, and business.
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