[Resolute Conservative]

Of the 7 women on the team I supervise the 3 that are libs are constantly whining and unhappy about something. Two of the others who are moderate and okay most days but have their moments. The two conservatives I have never give me any pause and work their butts off with nary a complaint.

[Buckeye McFrog]

I have had a similar experience managing mostly female staffs.

Traits that were common to my best female employees were:

1) They were close to their fathers.
2) They did not seek special treatment as compared to the male employees.
3) They had at some point played competitive sports.

One of my very best was a star soccer player in college.

[notdownwidems]

Of the 7 women on the team I supervise the 3 that are libs are constantly whining and unhappy about something. Two of the others who are moderate and okay most days but have their moments. The two conservatives I have never give me any pause and work their butts off with nary a complaint.

I think you would find that to be true pretty much across the board, as it is has been my experience (I am NOT in management) as well.

[NTHockey]

Keep the 2 Conservatives and fire the rest. You’ll find that you will get as much productivity by adding 1-2 Conservatives than your present staff.

All kidding aside, women will never be accepted as equals until they stop killing their own kind (e.g. Sarah Palin) and their unborn children.