Gender update
June 23rd, 2006I wrote recently about gender in the workplace. I started my post by quoting an article which said it was hard(er) for women to be successful (“the cards are stacked against them”) because many are socialized to not only want career success, but also to want children and a rich home life.
And the punch line was that the article was written in 1952!
If you doubt my stated assertion that the corporate world is still unnecessarily a male world, consider this Letter to the Editor from Fortune Magazine’s May 15th issue THIS YEAR:
“As a young successful woman with a generous disposable income, I gleefully went through “The Fortune $500” [an article about how to spend 500 dollars on “stuff”]. I tolerated the men’s Italian shoes, and the male-centric golf balls and steaks. Surely, I thought, they’ll suggest something for women.
“Oh! I was right! You included that spiffy, hideous Collier bra. But then you made sure to include the disclaimer that it, well, would make a lovely gift ‘for her’. Because surely there are no successful businesswomen reading you mag who can afford to spend on themselves.
“How antiquated.”
It may be anecdotal, but it’s powerful.
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June 26th, 2006 at 12:29 am
Michael and Mark,
You guys have a great Podcast. Appreciate the time and effort you guys put into it. Very educational and entertaining. It really keeps managers well balanced on top of their game.
I am in the the coffee business and would like to offer some of our wonderful coffee to you. This is the least I can do for the work and dedication you both have put into this. Just send me an address and I will get out a sampling of our best coffee to you. We roast for food service companies and also have a new e-commerce site.
Anyway, thanks again and keep the tools coming.
Todd Good
Port Chester, NY
June 27th, 2006 at 4:00 pm
Todd-
Thanks for your kind note! Mike and I are always gratified to hear that we are helping managers be more effective.
Mike and I are both coffee LOVERS, so we appreciate the gracious offer. If you sent it to me, I’ll make sure he gets some also.
You can reach me at
Mark Horstman
Manager Tools
110 W. Live Oak
Fredericksburg TX 78624
Thanks again!
Mark