How very dare they.....

Life has been very hectic lately but Spring is on the way and long light days add to the feeling of more time to do jobs and get to see Friends.
Of late, and of surprise to me, I have had the pleasure of being asked to speak to Business Groups on the challenges everyone faces...but perhaps do not face up to.
Its striking how audiences react.
Men shake your hand one to one and say that was "Interesting" Derek.
Woman say "You have a clever cheek about you" and laugh!
Me Cheeky! Actually, it must have some truth because its said too often not to be true.
But never by a Man.
What does that reveal?
Men like facts, figures and a Corporate feel.
Women like the same thing but they respond better to humour, particularly if you get them to laugh with you, about you.
More and more we are seeing Women in the top jobs and far too often Men seem to resist or resent it.
In truth I have never met a successful Woman who led you to doubt their professionalism.
They are good leaders and get people to work well together.
These are changing times and it seems that in testing times Women are showing their strengths.
Barnsley and Rotherham Chamber Women in Business can be found on LinkedIn.
If you ever wanted proof of the talent of Women in Business this Group provides the evidence.
They at least would never call me cheeky...would they!