In Hardball for Women, Pat Heim shows women how to break patterns of behavior that have put them at a disadvantage in the business world of men. Whether the arena is a law firm, a medical group, a corporation, or any other work environment, Hardball for Womendecodes the male business culture and gives readers strategies on how to use its rules to get ahead—and stay ahead. Readers will learn to: • Be assertive without being obnoxious • Display confidence • Engage in smart self-promotion • Lead both men and women—and recognize the differences between them • Use power talk” language to your advantage