And we wonder why we have no credibility?

It's not just me! I have recently spoken with many other SERIOUS business women who are becoming more and more dis-illusioned with how women conduct themselves in the business arena. I have been quite disgusted with Belinda Stronach and her actions over the last several years - displaying no loyalty and in fact behaving in ways we criticize men for! Where is the integrity? Recently, I ran a women's business meeting where I openly promoted a female politician - and in fact congratulated her for stepping up to the plate to run for a leadership position. At the end of the meeting I asked other women to support her by purchasing a membership through her. The next morning I awoke to news reports indicating she had pulled from the race. Now I can assure you she did not decide this in 8 shourt hours. In fact it was reported everywhere that she had made the decision a week before. She sat through the entire meeting - letting me promote her - not once letting me know quietly that she was not going continue in the leadership race - knowing full well that people would be buying memberships to support her efforts. Now that lacks integrity. I would have expected her to tell me privately before the meeting and ask that I keep the information to myself. Instead I encouraged people to support her. Further to that I recently offered a premium service to a woman in the financial services industry. She wanted to sign a contract for advertising - and I asked her to wait a few days and ensure that it was what she really wanted. She called back several times indicating she wanted her 'spot' reserved and faxed a signed contract to me as well as a promise to courier a cheque to me. To save her the cost of the courier - I knew I would be seeing her in several days - I offered to get the cheque when I saw her. In the meantime I advised all other competitors the spot she took was taken. Well you guessed it. She sent a brief email a week later saying the advertising would not be permitted by head office. So, yes, I checked. They had approved the advertising. After confronting her with this she admitted she had changed her mind. Well ladies - after you sign a contract - changing your mind is not an option. These behaviours are becoming more and more prevalent within the business world - but I certainly did not expect to see women - who claim they bring their morals to work with them - display this type of behaviour. Add to these actions - women saying they will do something - and not doing it. Or not finishing what they start. Or arriving late with no regard for others. Or expecting priviledges because they are a woman. No wonder we have no credibility! Here is how the best get better - and keep their integrtiy: 1) Be on time 2) Do what you say you will do 3) Finish what you start 4) Tell the truth 5) Say please and thank you. If we did these few things - imagine it - people might believe us when we say something. Hey and maybe we would even gain a few more friends and customers who respect us.