Andie Kramer is an attorney and partner in the international law firm of McDermott Will & Emery where she heads its Financial Products, Trading, and Derivatives Group. She’s an influential voice in her field, praised for her significant contributions to tax policy. Andie was named one of the 50 Most Influential Women Lawyers in America by the National Law Journal and along with her husband, Al Harris, wrote the book Breaking Through Bias – Communication Techniques for Women to Succeed at Work.

What you’ll learn about in this episode:

• Why Andie feels it is important to speak and write about how women can overcome gender bias in the workplace
• The stereotypes women encounter within the workplace
• The differences between how men and women talk about their accomplishments
• How businesses can do a better job in avoiding stereotypes and bias
• Why not watching television can make your success more efficient and effective
• The benefits of having a coping sense of humor in challenging situations
• The importance of having a sense of flexibility while staying focused on your objective
• Why focusing on the care and feeding of your team is an important part of building your business
• The importance of developing a sense of confidence
• Why writing down a time when you felt strong or powerful can be beneficial

Ways to contact Andie:

• Website: www.andieandal.com
• Book: “Breaking Through Bias: Communication Techniques for Women to Succeed at Work”
• Twitter: @AndieandAl