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Home » Media and Blogs » Newsday: Women Learn Career Lessons at Poker Table

Newsday: Women Learn Career Lessons at Poker Table

November 7, 2011 Ellen Leikind

Women seeking a seat at the corporate table might want to grab a seat at the poker table first.

That was the message delivered to about 50 Long Island women — accountants, bankers, attorneys — who gathered recently to learn the basics of no-limit Texas Hold’em, as well as how principles of poker apply to doing business deals.

“Poker is the new golf,” says Ellen Leikind, who led the…

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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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I had a chance to see Ellen give a keynote speech. Of all the conference presentations I’ve ever attended this was by far the most unique. I learned so many valuable lessons in negotiating and business strategy and had a blast!

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