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By: happy blogiversery « Write About Now

happy blogiversery « Write About Now — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 20:22:45 +0000

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By: angie carl

angie carl — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 02:27:17 +0000

Hey there Jen!
So fun to see your blog referred to me by your dear old Dad! You are one sharp cookie. As a planning consultant, I work with lots of non-profit directors for a period of time to work on business plans for new programming or whatever. Must say, though, I have had great experiences in working with other women–maybe it’s an age thing–in any case, don’t give up–there are plenty of “good sisters” out there–just keep looking for them. The key I think is to have relevant conversations about the mutual mission and values you agree on and try to go back there when difficulties arise. You go girl—I love your boldness!

By: Heather

Heather — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:09:08 +0000

I full well know what you are talking about and have been dealing with horrible female top manangement for the past 2-1/2 years. However, my direct supervisor, who is a woman and has the exact same credentials as my “top” management, said to me today, “Heather, I am not above you, I have a different job and I work along side you.” If only all women in leadership rolls could see the working world like this. One thing I have learned over the past 2-1/2 years is that a women in leadership can be deceptive and easily feel intimidated and in response try to intimidate due to thier lack of security. Clearly men can be described the same way. However, I know that not EVERY women is this way. Thank God for my direct supervisor!!!!!

By: John Ireland

John Ireland — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:55:53 +0000

as a result of my own experiences and other anecdotal evidence, i think you are right to be suspicious that it is you. here’s to your continued ability to be a voice of grace in those situations!

unfortunate…

By: jan

jan — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:21:41 +0000

This is a great post, Jen. I’m afraid “pushy or manipulative women” succeed because “decisiveness” and “aligning people to serve” (the male descriptions) are praised as great leadership qualities, even in church. I’ve been thinking (and writing) about this. It seems as if churches have become obsessed with leadership as a primary value, and as a result we encourage our people towards these rather competitive qualities. I’m actually wondering exactly when “leadership” became so very important in a faith founded in serving.

By: Matt

Matt — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:28:41 +0000

I know this is just anecdotal, but I was hired for my graduated assistantship, in part, because of my gender. My job entailed managing an office of women workers. My boss told me that every time he hired a female manager it was a disaster, so he stopped doing it. Incidentally, the job went very smooth for me (and the ladies).