There have been many studies of gender differences in leader- ship style. In contrast, women tend toward a transformation style, relying heavily on inter- personal skills. Cooper found that men tend to manage by punishment and women by rewards. In practical terms, this means that men's style of management contributes to stress by putting much pressure on people and stopping them from producing their best. A job that I knew I was the most qualified for.
Age discrimination is alive and well.
Due to corporate cost-cutting efforts there are fewer jobs and older, more experienced employees are shunned simply because they cost more. More than ever before, access to jobs is depen- dent on who you know rather than what you know. Net- work at every opportunity. Attend meetings of profess- ional organizations. Look for events posted in the news media and attend as many as you can.