"Well-Behaved Women Seldom Make History": Communication Strategies for Women

As our foremother, Laurel Thatcher Ulrich, stated in 1976, "Well-behaved women seldom make history." Cultural expectations are different for men and women. If you want to be successful, you have to learn how to communicate with "species" on another planet!

Women are raised to be nice and men to be right. Men don't like questions. Women do. The differences between men and women go on and on. However, our differences don't mean one sex or the other is better or smarter or more deserving. Like it or not - women need different strategies when working with men.

Join us in the month of April as Laura Mattingly, ALTOUR CIO, leads us by offering strategies, tips, and pointers on how women can successfully communicate in a maledominated culture.

Week #1: Conflict Management
4/14/2021, Wednesday @ 12-12:45 PM (EST)

Guest Speaker Katie Hutchinson KHIT Consulting

Navigating workplace conflict is important to have a peaceful environment that contributes to a positive culture. During this segment, you will learn:

-- How to stick to your guns and not back down on important issues.
-- How not to allow unresolved anger and resentment to damage an important relationship.
-- Ways to banish anger and frustration when dealing with difficult people.
-- How to stop people from taking advantage of you.

Laura’s extensive background in information technology and her diverse experience in domestic and international businesses have enabled her to lead diverse teams that deliver innovative solutions. Her experience helps her to understand the importance of empowering employees to service the business with engagement and passion.

Her commitment to early childhood education has led her to serve on boards for community programs that lead the way in supporting this initiative. She considers mentoring others to achieve their personal and professional goals to be one of her most rewarding accomplishments.