1. Speak Loudly and Often.
“The best way to stand out against your peers is to write and speak your way to a promotion,” states Don Asher, author of How to Get Any Job with Any Major . Ladies, this especially applies to you. Catalyst reports one of the main reasons women don’t excel in the workplace is that they tend to be perceived as mild, sensitive and emotional, and are often judged as better caretakers than decision-makers. To combat this stereotype, show your boss that you’ve got a voice and you’re not afraid to use it.

2. Find A Mentor.
Smart and savvy women know how to network. A report by Babson College’s Center for Women’s Leadership found that successful female CEOs rely on a group of directors, advisers and mentors to help them survive the day-to-day.