In dozens, if not hundreds, of conversations I've had over the years with directors, VPs, and department heads in engineering, finance, construction, and tech, many of them wrestle with the same quiet, corrosive experience: being technically excellent and still somehow invisible in the leadership suite where they're the only woman. Here’s a framework to help you deal with that issue.

What if you don’t have to figure out office politics the hard way?

What if handling frustrating work situations didn’t require Machiavellian maneuvers—or pretending everything’s fine?

Here’s a simple guide to walk you through your options.