My Life as a Corporate Goddess
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Chapter 1
The Corporate Goddess
“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”
~ Mohandas Gandhi
If the Goddess could share the Acropolis with the great Gods of Greek mythology, then why can’t she take a seat alongside the mere mortals of the corporate boardroom? There seems to be plenty of room up there for intelligent leadership, and God knows there are brilliant women leaders ready to pitch in and change the world.
What exactly is a Corporate Goddess? The mere suggestion conjures up images of voluptuous, large breasted beauties wearing silky togas and strappy little sandals, nibbling grapes from the hand of their muscular Adonis-like assistant, while reviewing long scrolls of quarterly financial reports. Nice work if you can get it.
Much like the ancient Greek goddesses who danced in the Athenian moonlight, the Corporate Goddess shimmies her stuff in the office fluorescents. Destined to lead, she does so with her own style, grace and a dash of flair. She is evident in all women who dare to howl at the moon, who can sing “Respect” with the same grit as Aretha, and who have the guts to follow their dreams.
This Goddess is a compelling role model for our time. She is the link between our past and present, the universal feminine who once reigned in both Eastern and Western cultures. She defines compassionate leadership as well as wisdom, creativity, joy and sensuality. She evokes personal connections to complex feminine archetypes from our experiences with literature, theatre, philosophy, psychology and anthropology, all of which coincide with today’s executive women trailblazers. She is the powerful feminine that compliments the powerful masculine. And just like those statuesque, toga wrapped beauties, she is poised to take her place at the top of the corporate ladder, while looking fabulous, of course.
Think back to all of the women trailblazers who went before us. They struggled to fit into the male-dominated corporate world. Too often they sacrificed their womanly selves to fit into the boys club simply so they could do their jobs. They forfeited their joy, concealed their femininity behind man-like suits, and worked their tails off to pry open a few doors for the rest of us. They gave women an amazing gift and thanks to them we have more opportunities than ever before, and we no longer need to hide the fact that we are women. We should honor them every day by being the fabulous Goddesses we are and by celebrating that we are uniquely different from our male peers. I say viva le difference and let’s dance the leadership tango with a red rose between our teeth.
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If the Goddess could share the Acropolis with the great Gods of Greek mythology, then why can’t she share a seat alongside the mere mortals of the corporate boardroom? A refreshing look into the ongoing dialogue of women in leadership. What readers are saying: “An Audacious, witty voice from the corridors of corporate America. Jane Rosen is fed up and doesn’t want women to take it anymore. Her frank insights deliver a truly energized read.” Joanne Gordon, author of How Starbucks Fought for Its Life Without Losing Its Soul, and Career Bliss: Secrets from 100 Women Who Love Their Work “An insightful and witty read that combines some necessary tools for navigating the corporate world as a woman, along with the sense of humor it takes to get there in style. A book every working woman should read.” Michele M. Larsen, publisher of NW Women’s Journal “For any woman who has found herself surrounded by white guys in ties around the board room table, Jane Rosen has written the definitive primer in how to thrive, not just survive, the environment. And, she does it with grace, humor, compassion – and data. Men and women can use this judicious, balanced insight into today’s corporate life.” Carol Ferris, former Vice President, Hampton Affiliates
About the Author
Jane C. Rosen has worked at the upper ranks of the corporate world, in technology, broadcasting and PR. Her book, My Life as a Corporate Goddess, evolved as a humorous and somewhat sarcastic reflection of her experience at the upper ranks of the corporate menagerie. She’s also co-crafted an instructional marketing book that’s a real page-turner, Convergence Marketing. Jane has produced and directed TV and film, with profiles of actors, artists, business leaders and politicians. They range from the art of Annie Leibovitz and surrealist Max Ernst to the music of B.B. King and choreography of Ulysses Dove. These national and regional productions include live concert series, news and art specials, weekly magazines, music videos and documentaries. She has earned numerous awards - from Best in Practice and Peak Performance in the corporate world, to Emmys for Live Performance, Cultural and Instructional, a Corporation for Public Broadcasting Award, and The Ohio Governors Award for her contributions to cultural and educational television production. To learn more go to www.justjaneinc.com