"No matter how good you might be in other ways, an independent, assertive, competitive risk taker will get there before you every time," Chris Hart says[Courtesy, Harvard Business Review]

And it cannot be denied that we are impressed by risk-taking, forceful men.

Their confidence, easy movements and unashamed stare. The way they push people around and do not smile much. Because talent and skills are not the only routes to success.

If you want to get to the top, you must also be independent, assertive, competitive, and skilful at taking risks.

Because no matter how good you might be in other ways, an independent, assertive, competitive risk taker will get there before you every time.

And that works for women just as well as it does for men. So even in 'a man's world,' you do not have to be a man to succeed. You just have to be following the right strategy.

All the best,

Chris