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The Likeability Trap for Women in Remote Work
Episode 68 of Women at Work with Fexingo examines a subtle but damaging pattern: how virtual meetings amplify the likeability penalty for women leaders. Lucas and Luna break down a 2025 Stanford study of 500 manager evaluations, showing that women who speak assertively on Zoom are rated 20% lower on warmth than men making the same points. They contrast the experiences of two senior directors at a Fortune 500 tech firm, one who adapted her communication style for video calls and one who didn't, and explore strategies to manage presence without conforming to unfair expectations. The episode…
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