In the Company of Women: Indirect Aggression Among Women: Why We Hurt Each Other and How to Stop by Pat Heim

In the Company of Women explains how indirect, or "relational," aggression can hurt women and hinder them from achieving success and harmony in their adult lives. Gender studies have shown that when a goal is in sight, men generally use direct action to attain it. Women, on the other hand, have been socialized to express aggressive actions through indirect means-using behavior such as shunning, stigmatizing, and 

With startling insights into the meaning of our everyday behavior, this book offers straightforward techniques to change conflict among women into cooperation by resolving discords peaceably, building relationships, and making the most of women's unique leadership and communication skills.

365 pages

2001 Copyright

Penguin Group

ISBN: 9781585422234

Making a Difference: Twelve Qualities That Make You a Leader by Sheila Murray Bethel 

Step-by-step instructions provide proven methods for motivating and influencing others, and stories from world leaders and ordinary citizens reveal secrets of leadership

288 pages

Berkley Trade 

Copyright 1990

ISBN: 978042512309

She Wins, You Win: The Most Important Rule Every Businesswoman Needs to Know by Gail Evans

Whether you're a top executive or an entry-level assistant, She Wins, You Win will give you the tactics and strategies (and a few controversial ideas along the way) you need to attain your career goals:

* How supporting each other paves the way for success
* The importance of being a team player-and how to set up your own winning team
* When it's okay to break the rules
* How to tap into the resources already at your disposal
* Discovering your rainmaking skills
* Sharing information
* Why women should forget networking and start "webbing"
* Women to watch out for-from "Queen Beas" to "Seniority Sues"

190 pages

Gotham Books

Copyright 2004

ISBN 978-1-59240-025-6

Smart Women Keep It Simple: Getting Free from the Unending Demands and Expectations on a Woman's Life by Annie Chapman

Smart Women Keep It Simple shows how today's woman can get balance in her life by:

Accepting realistic limitations.

Cultivating realistic expectations.

Establishing realistic goals.

189 pages

Bethany House

Copyright 1992

ISBN: 9781556612367