Comments on: How Women Benefit From Mentoring, Sponsorship

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 12:44:23 +0000

Great article and constructive input and opinions from the audience. This subject hits home for me also. I look forward to more articles expounding on the viewpoints presented. Thanks to the author for sharing her experience and what she has learned. Iron sharpens Iron.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 07:09:29 +0000

I liked the article and completely relate to it. However i was looking for some thoughts on how we deal with the negativities generated with the leadership when you actually seek the answers for your growth, and questioning the gaps. They often tag you as ‘high maintennace’ person or someone who questions the management decision and in most cases not supported and allowed to fight her own battle and eventually manage them out.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 21:24:50 +0000

I like your determination and conviction,. Leuky to have some like this woman to open a door. Proud of your talent and perseveration, I will share more your skills with you. i moved from country to country and the last was 2000 from Europe to Ohio. Maybe if you have any opening in your schedule, you can be a speaker during one activity of our Non Profit Organization in Ohio., which promote education. in Africa.
Thanks to share this artictle.
Again congratulation

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 20:02:38 +0000

I’ll be sending Niloufar Molavi’s article to our accounting students here at UT-Austin. It is never too soon to learn from the experience of one of our most accomplished MPA graduates!
Lillian Mills, Professor of Accounting, University of Texas at Austin

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:49:45 +0000

Great article. I agree with the prior poster’s comment, “We women tend to lead with an air of apology even before we open our mouths entering into a negotiation regarding our value.” And I confess I haven’t yet learned how to be a good negotiator, as I always think, “why would anyone want to invest more in me than they already have?” My next career-enhancing move is to write down all the things that I bring to the table, and how I can be an asset to the organization. Once I master these things, I believe I can move to being a better negotiator. Wish me luck!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:43:51 +0000

Great article and right on point. I unfortunately was a knowledgable victim of the things you’ve mentioned in the article. I knew better was just too comfortable after being with the company for over 20 years. Thanks and hope this helps all who read it before they get into a situation they don’t want to be in.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 02:59:33 +0000

The article make sence. I would give a copy to my wife, my daughter and to all my female relations. In almost everything we do in life is nothing but negotiation. Negotiation is a two-way communication through which two persons or more could reach an agreement in view of their common interests.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 22:03:50 +0000

A point and a question. Point: We women tend to lead with an air of apology even before we open our mouths entering into a negotiation regarding our value. We’re not convinced we are worth being in the room let alone dare to ask to be paid well for what we know and do. And, that attitude comes across silently but powerfully and works against us I believe. It is an irritating quality. The question: What is the origin of the increasing use of “females” instead of referencing the gender as “women”? One commenter said this great article “was distributed to the females” in the organization. Sounds arched and awkward. What’s that about? Folks afraid of saying “women”?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:01:44 +0000

I loved the article. I would like the author’s contact information. How can I get in touch with her? Thanks

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:48:34 +0000

Excellent article! A copy was distributed to the females in my organization and my daughter. I was a work-hard-they’ll-notice employee, until I asked for what I wanted and deserved I also was the best candidate for the position!