Power games at the workplace – for the majority of female leaders a game with secret rules. A common result in meetings: While women already try to find solutions for the business topics, men first have to clarify the ranking (my car, my house, my wife, my football club). And once the ranking for men is clear, women are not just the last position on the list but also confused about the set up at all.
Dr. Peter Modler’s recommendation for women therefore is: become arrogant. That means that in Modler’s opinion women have to learn the rules of men’s vertical communication style to understand the invisible power game. Balanced arrogant behavior according to the rules of the old-boys-club should be enough to gain respect and acceptance. How to become more arrogant Modler describes in his book “The Arrogance Principle – Thus women are successful in business”. Additionally Modler offers seminars for women. In role games with men they learn how to unmask the hidden rules of the power game.
How do you like Dr. Modler’s idea? Balanced arrogance as a career activator? And if you learn the language of men – is there still enough female leadership style around? What do you think? [DE]
