Stiletto Volume 1 Issue 1 | Page 7

never, ever asks for help. Even though that image of strength has evolved, men, and often women, are still reluctant to ask for help. What we need to realize though, is that most women know the benefits of tapping into the resources and expertise of others, and have found that it’s an incredibly efficient and effective way to get things done. Ask for help when you need it. It’s also a good idea to offer help and extend a helping hand to other women. Think about it, women are natural collaborators. We know the significance of a helping hand. Giving of our time, knowledge, understanding, empathy and support can be incredibly beneficial. This can lead to improved opportunities, and sets a positive example. Helping other women claim their power and passion is always a sound investment. When the hands that rock the cradle join together, Look out world. Lead Like a Lady Cont... Ultimately it’s important for women in leadership positions to reach out and bring other women into the fold. When we join forces, the benefits have a powerful ripple effect that goes far beyond one or two women. No individual woman is as creative, skilled, or powerful as we are together. We need to step up and take our place as leaders, and make a positive impact on our companies, our communities, and our world. It’s time to lead like a lady. I'M Just Saying... the bride is walked down the aisle and is “given away.” JULIET My question is what do we do with this Scripture? O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo? That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh (Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:5 NIV). Deny thy father and refuse thy name. Was Juliet’s request unreasonable or should it have been expected of Romeo. Should Romeo have left his father’s home, his demands to stay away from Juliet, even his name to cling to Juliet? In our culture is expected and practiced that the woman leaves her mother and father in order to “cling to” her husband. In European cultures (you know tha [