Women executives..how to deal with them if they are angry?

They are so MEAN and will plot all kinds of things just to prove they are 'tough' and to get an image as strong-willed.

Our culture still indulges them, just as they did before, so they aren't called to account for extreme power tripping behavior nearly as quickly as men are. Plus companies put up with this because they need a certain number of female execs to keep the EEOC happy. This is a major factor in the larger corporate world, believe me. A lot of these jerkettes only keep their positions to make their company's EEOC reports look good.

Of course, let's not forget most of them are sleeping with powerful men, which protects them from the feedback most male executives would get for extreme power tripping.

Good luck, you'll need it.

All I can say is look for allies in the company; you're for sure not her only victim!

women executives get p*ssed off because of men like you who are always doubting their competence.
you speak of women like they are horses to be tamed, I'm so sick of it.

Ya know I am really getting of all your sexist questions.

That's one of the toughest situations for a man to be in. Women often aren't used to having power and I'll admit aren't the best at handling it. They do tend to overreact often.

There are two possible approaches: 1) laugh off her anger, make jokes, but still do what she says as much as is possible. 2) Just listen carefully until she winds down from her anger. Let her start again after she has talked herself out.

Be careful with #1, though, since she may think you are not taking HER seriously. Make clear you are laughing at the problem she is presenting!

Generally from my experience the best thing to do is to do whatever it is she wants you to do. Don't be a yes man and don't argue with her, either one will just make her more angry. Figure out what she wants accomplished and get it done. Just show some initiative, but keep her in the loop. Let her know if there are any problems. If someone from another department causes any roadblocks let her know so she can deal with them rather than you. Also, document everything. Email is best, memos on paper if you don't have email (if that's possible).

That's the best advice I can give.

I wouldn't calm down a woman like that. I'd just keep on pushing her buttons until she bursts and breaks down.

Take them individually. Women interested in climbing the corporate ladder are a different breed than most other women. They are all going to be competitive. However, the way they run things varies wildly. Some go on power trips, just like some of the men do. Some are vindictive because of imagined slights. Many will focus their competitiveness towards their peers, and view their employees with some measure of maternal protectiveness.

Some of the best bosses I have had are female. The absolute worst bosses I have had are male. Otherwise I have a mixed bag of good and bad experiences with both genders.

In general, when dealing with any angry executive, be polite and go along with any decisions they make, but do not hold back if you are asked for your input and it is not what they want to hear. It will go worse for you if you come across as deceptive. Just be straight and keep your emotions out of it.
And if they become vindictive towards you in any way, start looking for a new boss. Next to a spouse, a bad boss will make your life miserable.

Hope that helps.