Here You Have Women Using Male Business Models to Succeed

Sept. 10, 2010 - PRLog -- Here You Have Women Using Male Business Models to Succeed

Baltimore, MD-The existing American business model is a male model of organizational structure and human relationships. Males learn the rules of human organizations and interactions from sport. Sports have been known to be reserved for boys and men.

This is not to say that the male model of business or organizations is the preferred model. In fact, women are bringing new strengths to business and organizations that are based on their skills in group process, preference for cooperation models and sensitivity to human needs. Eventually, as women rise to executive positions, the organizational models of business will reflect more female characteristics and become sexless.

Right now however, women who don't know the written and unwritten rules of sport are at a disadvantage in understanding business models of organization based on sport. How important is it that our daughters learn the same rules as our sons? It's critical.

A good way for women to begin a business meeting with men or others they don't know is to ask that person if they participate in sports or fitness. Successful businesspeople are often active in sports and fitness activities. When the person replies in the affirmative and begins talking about their sport or fitness interest, there is an immediate assumption that you and your associate have something in common -- even if the other person is doing all the talking and you do not play their sport. What you have done is simply chosen a common human activity as a basis of similarity and tossed it out there as a possible common value. Sport is a common denominator even if you like different activities. As such, it is a potent area of common values and a great method of "Breaking the Ice" with a new business contact.

Sports are too important for our physical, psychological and sociological well-being to have it only benefit boys and men. Women should consider golf as a business requirement.
Editor in Chief Kristy Johnson will be the keynote speaker to a group of professional women Saturday, September 18, 2010 at the Pine Ridge Golf Course in Lutherville Maryland. Even if women are starting from ground zero, they can participate in the women’s golf clinic to benefit girls attending Western High School in Baltimore City. For more information about Shepreneur Magazine visit www.shepreneur.com

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Shepreneur Magazine is a publication for women entrepreneurs, Editor in Chief Kristy Johnson is an applauded, widely-acclaimed entrepreneur, educator, community activist, inspirational speaker and sales expert.

Johnson’s high-energy personality has positively impacted countless lives, that encourages people—particularly women—to move from their comfort zones, dire or “dreaming” states, to actively pursuing their ambitions for personal success and creating financial independence through entrepreneurship. Kristy’s message has been featured on television, radio and print media streams.

Supporting women in business is nothing new to Kristy, since the age of 16 Johnson has acquired entrepreneurship skills. Her success has afforded her the opportunity to be trained and recognized by some of the most talented, world-renowned “increase activists” and business gurus, which include Donald Trump.