This chapter shows how collaboration and teamwork were essential qualities that enabled the Real Women to make their journeys to success. When working in government and politics, collaboration and teamwork are vital skills to create change. Stating collaboration and teamwork as one of Beverly Perdue's top five competencies, her skills in this area are clearly demonstrated in a variety of ways, from building coalitions of military personnel in order to defend North Carolina's military bases, to her clear belief in listening to stakeholders when making education legislation. This belief in stakeholder involvement and collaboration is shared by Barbara Nielson, former state superintendent of schools in South Carolina. Similarly, Linda McCulloch, Montana's Secretary of State, discusses how empathy and flexibility, two key qualities necessary for successful collaboration and teamwork, have enabled her to win against her male opponents.