Includes bibliographical references (pages 326-332).
Contents
Pt. 1. Conflict : why women behave the way they do. The golden triangle : relationships, power, and self-esteem -- The power dead-even rule -- From the xx files : the origins of woman-to-woman conflict -- Lessons from childhood -- The bitch factor : indirect aggression -- Pt. 2. Colleagues : finding powerful allies and friends among women in the workplace -- The goal is the relationship -- Loosening power dead-even double binds -- How to have healthy conflict with another woman -- Handling conflict with style -- How to be an effective female leader -- Building a dream team -- A final word -- Appendix A. Books on self-esteen -- Appendix B. Conflict Styles Questionnaire answer key.