May 2014

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Negotiation styles

TOOLS TO UNDERSTAND YOUR STRENGTHS

Negotiation is something you'll no doubt encounter personally and in the workplace, but also in the boardroom. The thought of negotiating can stir strong reactions in people; making some squirm uncomfortably and others eager with anticipation. No matter your level of comfort, it is important to prepare yourself for future negotiations by realizing your style, as well as the styles of others. This will help you position yourself and adapt to situations so the outcome is as close to win-win for all parties as possible.

One excellent tool to help you understand your negotiation style is the recording of our webinar 'Navigating the Five Styles of Negotiation Engagement'. Dr. Yasmin Davidds, Founder & CEO of Women's Institute of Negotiation, delves into how you may want to be perceived during a discussion and how you can position yourself for success. Another good reference on the topic comes from the article 'Negotiation Styles' from W2Wlink.com.

For more guidance on how to discover and maximize your strengths, consider our Executive Coaching and Board Coaching programs.

W2Wlink.com is a Media Alliance partner of Women in the Boardroom. Find out more about our Media Alliance program here.

Upcoming events

DON'T MISS OUR LIVE EVENTS & WEBINARS

June 18th NYC Connections Event

'Gender Intelligence: The 7 Pitfalls Women Make' with Jill Beresford, Senior Associate at Barbara Annis & Associates. Learn more & register here.

June 19th Virtual Event

'Building Your Executive Brand by Utilizing LinkedIn' with Sue Sarkesian, Co-Founder of The Resume Group. Learn more & register here.

June 24th Twin Cities Connections Event

'Navigating Boardroom Dynamics' with Sandra Davis, Ph.D., L.P, Chair & Founder of MDA Leadership Consulting. Learn more & register here.

To see our complete calendar of events, click here.

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TOP 10 REASONS TO BECOME A VIP MEMBER

I am often asked about our VIP-level of membership and what the benefits are to women who already serve or are looking to become involved in corporate board service. There are many reasons, too many to give a succinct answer to in a casual conversation. So I lay out the top 10 reasons to become a VIP Member below but please remember I am always open to having a more in-depth conversation with senior-level executive women who are serious about pursuing corporate board service. Just email me to set up a time to talk.

1. Notifications of open (and paid) board positions

2. A board coach who gives you feedback on your board bio & other related documents

3. Access to board experts via Q&A sessions, live events & webinars

4. An individualized board-readiness skill-set review

5. We 'nudge' you to get the work done to meet your goals

6. Exclusive events for VIP Members with panelists and other influential board experts

7. Instrumental connections & introductions

8. Advice & tips on how to get a board seat

9. Complimentary event registrations

10. Next-step recommendations for board service

Sheila Ronning is the CEO & Founder of Women in the Boardroom. Connect with Sheila on LinkedIn.

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We have exceptional women who are ready to fill your corporate board seats, including the following positions:

- CEO of a mgmt. consulting firm

- VP at Honeywell

- Managing Director at Citi

- Dean of a business college

- C-suite at Cartier

- Energy company president

- Other exceptional candidates

If you know of an open corporate board position, email Sheila so she can connect you with qualified women. Only VIP Members of Women in the Boardroom are connected to these open positions. Become a VIP Member here.

Words to succeed by

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Women of Influence

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Women of Influence has inspired professional women for the last 20 years and we are proud to call them our Media Alliance partner. This Toronto-based company offers solutions to advance women in business and their impact is seen throughout North America.

Their popular Women of Influence magazine is published quarterly and has great advice and insights for ambitious women. If you are in NYC on June 16th, don't miss their Senior Executive Dinner Series which will be an elegant evening of peers sharing best practices with one another. To find out more about Women of Influence, click here.

If your organization also seeks to advance women, email us about becoming part of our Media Alliance program.

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WE RECORD VIRTUAL EVENTS

Worried you can't make our scheduled webinar times? We record the live version and send the recording out to all registrants afterward, so there is no risk of missing our valuable information. Upcoming Virtual Events can be found here.

Missed registering for a Virtual Event that you really wanted to see? Our previous webinars are available on our Past Virtual Events page.

About Women in the Boardroom

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We prepare women for leadership and corporate board service by giving them the knowledge, tools and connections to learn, advance and lead.

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