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Newsweek Talks to Leslie Andrews about Augusta
August 27, 2012
By Leslie Andrews/Newsweek/The Daily Beast
When Augusta National finally decided to admit women, Newsweek asked Leslie Andrews of Leslie Andrews Golf for her take.
“Hugely symbolic.” Condoleeza Rice and Darla Moore have cracked open the door to the ultimate boys’ club. Time for the rest of us to pick up a golf club, say thank you to them, and shove doors open all the way to the boardroom.”
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Crain’s Consults Leslie Andrews Golf
Augst 17, 2012
By Anne Fisher/Crain’s
The season is never over for women taking up golf to help them succeed in business, or just to pursue golf as a hobby. Crain’s talked to Leslie Andrews of Leslie Andrews Golf about how golf can help your business succeed — regardless of the size of your business. And don’t think autumn is too late — it’s prime time to take up the game (and avoid the crowds at Randall’s Island Golf Center).
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Fox and Friends: The Business Benefits of Golf
June 3, 2012
Fox and Friends Television interview with Leslie Andrews
On the weekend edition of Fox and Friends, host Alisyn Camerota discussed the business benefits of golf with Leslie Andrews and received a golf lesson in four-inch heels!
Leslie Andrews, author of “Even Par: How Golf Helps Women Gain the Upper Hand in Business” mentions that, even if you don’t know how to play golf, getting out on the course with colleagues is more about “how you comport yourself, about building relationships.”
Watch the interview, golf lesson with Alisyn and get answers to questions like,
“Why is golf so magical?” below:
If this does not view properly, you can also watch the video on Video.FoxNews.comAsk an Expert: Some small business lessons truly timeless
June 5, 2012
By Steve Strauss for USA Today
“The content of your character that has more to do with your failure or success in life and business than your schooling or creativity or timing or most anything else.”That being said, Steve’s tip is about the strides made by women in business. He shared Even Par: How Golf Helps Women Gain the Upper Hand in Business, by Leslie Andrews with his audience.
“Even Par “offers not only a strong argument for why women need to add golf to their business repertoire, but also concrete tips for dealing with the intimidation and fear of embarrassment that too often keep women “off course” in their careers. A quick and easy read full of good advice.”
Read the entire article on USAToday.com
The Next Women Book Review: “Even Par”
May 31, 2012
By Beth Pitts
Virginia Rometty’s exclusion from the member ranks of Augusta is a sad commentary on gender equity in 2012, but it belies a much bigger problem—the exclusion of women from the entrenched social networks that are key to business success.We asked three of our regular bloggers, Faith Brewitt, Lea Weitekamp and Adriana Galue to review Leslie Andrews’ book, “Even Par. How Golf Helps Women Gain the Upper Hand in Business“, and this is what they had to say:
Read the whole article on TheNextWomen.com
How to Get Girls
One of the growth opportunities for golf is women. Here’s how to draw them in
May 28, 2012
By Leslie Andrews for Sports Illustrated Magazine
The golf industry historically has been run by men, for men. Despite all of the rhetoric in recent years about bringing women into the game, the truth (sadly) is that more women won’t play golf until men insist that the golf industry learn how to make girls and women feel welcome.
So, guys, what can you do for the daughter, niece or wife who’s thinking of taking up the game? Roll out the red carpet to the red tees! Here’s how…
Read the whole article on Sports Illustrated.com
Yes, Ladies you DO Need to Play Golf
May 21, 2012
By Julie Steinberg
Two weeks ago, WSJ.com ran an article entitled Nine Rules Women Need to Follow in order
to succeed in business. One of those was “Learn to Play Golf.” The suggestions triggered unprecedented interest and accusations of anti-feminism. WSJ.com reached out to Leslie Andrews to get her take.According to Andrews, it’s not about golf; it’s about being where decisions are made, where relationships are built. It’s crazy for business women NOT to be on the golf course.
Read the whole article on WSJ.com.
How Golf Can Help Women Advisors Increase Sales
May 11, 2012
By Mike Byrnes
Women advisors need to use male-dominated activities, like golf, to make contacts and build relationships, advisors said at the NAPFA National conference in Chicago.
At the conference, a session titled, “How golf helps women gain the upper hand in business,” drew a strong audience.
It is a myth that men at business outings are good golfers, so women shouldn’t feel nervous to participate.
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Not Playing Golf a Big Handicap for Female Advisers
May 10, 2012
By Andrew Osterland
Want to improve your relationships with your clients, increase your exposure to new potential clients and generally open up opportunities to expand your business?Learn how to swing a golf club, keep your head down and follow through toward your target.
“You don’t have to love golf and you don’t have to be great at it. But you do need to use it as tool to reach your clients and colleagues.” …Leslie Andrews
Continue Reading on InvestmentNews.com
The Golf Club Radio Show Interview with Leslie Andrews
May 5, 2012
An insightful interview on May 5, 2012 by Danielle Tucker of The Golf Club Radio Show about Leslie Andrews’ new book, “Even Par. How Golf Helps Women Gain the Upper Hand in Business“.
Learn why current LPGA Class “A” Teaching pro Leslie Andrews decided to combine a successful business career with her passion for golf. In her book, Even Par, Leslie introduces a “skillset” to women in order to be able to use golf as a power business tool to overcome intimidation.
Click this link to listen to this powerful interview.
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