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Home » Media and Blogs » New York Post: 60 seconds with Ellen Leikind

New York Post: 60 seconds with Ellen Leikind

March 29, 2010 Ellen Leikind

Founder of PokerDivas and author of “Poker Woman: How To Win at Love, Life, and Business Using the Principles of Poker” Ellen Leikind talks with the New York Post about her new book.

Poker is really a game about aggression. Women tend not to be as aggressive as they need to be, and it’s a skill we can use in the corporate world. I’ve certainly used it. It’s about being the first to act, being the first to bet.

Read full article on the NY Post website.

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About Ellen Leikind

Ellen Leikind is the founder of PokerDivas, the groundbreaking leadership program that uses poker strategy to build confidence, sharpen negotiation skills, and transform the way professionals lead. A former Fortune 500 marketing executive at Pfizer and L’Oréal and author of PokerWoman, she has been featured in CNBC, Forbes, and Crains for her fresh take on business strategy. Ellen blends real-world corporate expertise with poker strategy to help people win in business and life. Learn More

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