Machiavelli's strategies diminish men. Machiavella's strategies elevate women. Gloria Steinem would love The Princessa . The risks of becoming a princessa overshadow the rewards. Conditions of peace and stability do not serve princessas.
Tears are a freedom of speech issue, and breasts are a source of hidden power.
They can help you win. Tell them of your affray with a truculent client, a disloyal lover, or a wayward sibling. Reveal the symptoms of your fear of power or, conversely, the signs of your desire for influence that, perhaps, you have been resisting. The knowledge and experience of the group can help you get what you want, but you must dare to tell the truth. One member should play the role of Doubleday's marketing director.