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Why Women Leaders Face More Criticism for Small Mistakes
In this episode of Women at Work with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore the 'scrutiny tax' that magnifies minor errors for women in leadership. Drawing on a 2023 study from Harvard Business Review showing that women's mistakes are judged 35% more harshly than men's, they discuss how one small slip can derail a promotion or damage credibility. Using the example of a tech executive who lost a board seat after a minor oversight, they break down the double standard and offer strategies like preemptive transparency and building a 'reputation buffer.' This conversation is essential for any woman who…
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