In Hardball for Women , Pat Heim shows women how to break patterns of behavior that have put them at a disadvantage in the business world of men. Whether the arena is a law firm, a medical group, a corporation, or any other work environment, Hardball for Women decodes the male business culture and gives readers strategies on how to use its rules to get ahead—and stay ahead. Readers will learn to: • Be assertive without being obnoxious • Display confidence • Engage in smart self-promotion • Lead both men and women—and recognize the differences between them • Use "power talk" language to your advantage