Build your own self-confidence by being willing to take on new challenges to convince yourself of your abilities. Your skills will always be compared to others and the obviously better performers will stand out. Seek success in activities outside the organizations. These help relieve stress and can be another opportunity to build skills and self confidence. Learn when to rely on others.
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Make it your focus. Take in the broader perspective, not just the narrow area of your specific job. Integrate life and work. Keep both in balance. The authors suggest that while today there is a glass ceiling that women will have to work especially hard to overcome, there is a bright future.