About this episode
How Can Fairy Tales help Women Master Management Skills? No matter how adult we are, in the heart of every woman is the memory of a childhood heroine. We all pretended, at one time or another, that we were Cinderella going to the ball or Rapunzel letting down her hair or Belle being Beauty who saves the Beast. We cut our teeth on fairy tales and on some level have always wished they were real. Today's guest will show you how those beloved fairy tales hold the seeds that help us grow outstanding management skills. Cary Broussard, author of From Cinderella to CEO: How to Master the 10 Lessons from Fairy Tales to Transform Your Work Life, will unlock the management skills secrets hidden in the stories of Hans Christian Anderson and the brothers Grimm. These stories were originally conceived for adults to pass down moral values before the days of how-to-books and business speakers. They also served to entertain before the advent of television and movies. Perhaps as a result of their original purpose, each much loved story holds a powerful message each of us can access. Cary Broussard has distilled the messages from these long-told tales and is delighted to share them with us. Cary Broussard Shows Women Management Skills Success Throughout her career, Cary has drawn on her childhood fairy tale friends to help guide her to the top of every business in which she was involved. She has also used these principles to teach management skills and mentor other women so they could follow in her footsteps. Now you'll get a taste of the management skills wisdom you can glean from familiar stories. After you listen today, you'll be rereading them, eager to learn more! Executive Business Coach Sabrina Braham & Cary Broussard Discuss in this Podcast: How fairy tales help women change ourselves to become more like the person we want to be. The ways in which our lives already mirror the successful characters in fairy tales. The questions each of us must answer truthfully if we expect to be truly improve our management skills What "Beauty and the Beast" can teach us about understanding imperfection and being prepared for the best and worst that's put in front of us. How one smart but shy woman relied on the lessons from "Rapunzel" to conquer her fears and dramatically change her life. Why being mentored—and mentoring others—is so critical to attaining the goals we've set for ourselves. How "Thumbelina" can teach you management skills magic to think big, step outside your comfort zone, offer help to the helpless and watch them turn around and become your rock. Why "Cinderella" is a metaphor for achieving your dreams, whether it's a step up the corporate ladder or a job in a brand new "palace." What are your biggest management skills challenges or breakthroughs? Share them in the Facebook comments window to get more tips and to help other women succeed. Women are often at a disadvantage when it comes to management skills in business. Help us change that! Click on Audio Player below to Listen to Women's Leadership Success Interview