33 Quotes About Women-at-work

Loving yourself is badass, about as badass as you can get.

It’s your time and you have to claim it.

It’s time for women fifty and beyond to claim their workplace power.

Back when I was struggling with all of this, my boss saw that I was having difficulty contribution in meetings and noted how very different this was from his experience of me when we met one-on-one. To urge me to speak up more, he began giving me assignments before each meeting. He would call me and say, "Fran in today's meeting, I am going to ask you to give everyone an update on the restructuring".

As for the other little amenities — yes, the lady lets the man light her cigarette, help her on with her coat, and open the door for her. Even if he’s the boss. Manners are manners, and success doesn’t mean that a woman has to forgo the courtesies that make life easy and pleasant.

Thinking of others isn't a problem as long as you don't fall into the trap of giving and never asking for anything in return from the people you're networking with.

What I wish I knew when I asked for a raise in my twenties:- Remember: the world is not going to end if you get "no" for an answer- You have succeeded before- Be confident and keep it positive- Stop waiting for the perfect moment- Use "no" to fuel your next steps

Before you arrive at any networking event, read the industry trade news beforehand Better still, read the trades on a regular basis, Be prepared to discuss the news or ask a question about what you've read. If you're meeting with a specific person, be sure to have checked their Twitter, LinkedIn, and blogs beforehand. This kind of preparation will give you confidence going into a meeting.

When faced with difficult situation and to develop confidence at such crucial times, ask yourself these:- When have I done something difficult... and survived?- When have I made wise choices?- What process have I used when making successful decisions?