BY Fairygodboss

The Benefit of Having a Secret Society of Women at Work

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TAGS: Women in the workplace, Working moms, Work-life balance

This Fortune article describes some of the strategies and tactics that executive women share with each other in order to survive -- and thrive.

We especially liked these 3 time management tips:

1. Don't offer your direct reports too much information...just state "I have a conflict." End of story.

2. Cook 2-3 meals on Sunday for the week.

3. Use hotel room service to freeze breast milk while traveling for work.

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