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How the Feedback Sandwich Hurts Women Careers
Episode 48 of Women at Work examines why the 'feedback sandwich' — criticism cushioned between two compliments — backfires for women in the workplace. Lucas and Luna break down a 2023 study by the University of Texas showing that women who receive feedback sandwiched by praise are 34 percent less likely to be promoted than men receiving the same structure. They explore the double bind women face: direct criticism is seen as harsh, but indirect feedback dilutes the message and lowers performance ratings. The episode also covers how to recognize the sandwich in real time, strategies to extract…
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