12 Ways Women at Work Can Support Each Other

12 Ways Women at Work Can Support Each Other I  would not be where I am today without the mentorship and advice of other women.  My mentor sat me down, got out her Rolodex, connected me to her network and encouraged me.   Because of  her, I got my first job before I  even  graduated from college.   On the other hand, I worked for  a woman who talked about me behind my back and  tried to get me fired.    After  a few years of trying to patiently deal with her  insecurity and jealousy, I couldnt take it any longer and  requested to transfer to a different team. I believe that women need to support each other as much as they can.  If you are successful at managing your work and life responsibilities,  you must  share what  you have learned.   Your advice can help other young professional women not make the same mistakes. The more that we encourage and help one another, the more successful we ALL will be. [Related Post:  20 Successful Women to Follow on Instagram] Here are  12 ways you can support other women at work that will change lives in the future: Offer to mentor and coach another young professional woman to become the successful person you know she can be. Ask someone you work  with  to lunch today.   Forget about your to-do list and spend time getting to know  those  you work with every day. Initiate a womens forum at your company to highlight women leaders and encourage discussion  of womens issues in the workplace. Offer to speak at schools and colleges about your job and how you became who you are today. Set an example. Be aware that other women around you notice if you are constantly being pulled in a million different directions and are  stressed out by life. Is this the kind of role model you want young women looking up to? Have an open door. Are you approachable? Attend motivational seminars and events with your staff. Dont make assessment time just another check in the box. Be honest and give those who work for you true development actions that will make them better over the next year. Write down what you know and share it with others by blogging or submitting articles to magazines or blogs. Never, ever  gossip or talk about someone behind their back. If you have a problem with someone, tell them in person. Dont measure others on appearance and dont be judgmental. Celebrate others successes instead of  being jealous. No one wins when women dont support each other. How can you help other women at work?