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How the Likeability Penalty Blocks Women Leaders
Lucas and Luna explore the likeability penalty women face in leadership roles. They cite a 2024 Harvard Business Review study showing women leaders who assert authority are rated 35% less likeable than male counterparts with identical behavior. The hosts discuss real-world cases like a female VP at a Fortune 500 firm who was penalized for direct communication, and how this double bind forces women to navigate a narrow corridor of acceptable behavior. They share strategies: using communal language, framing decisions as team-focused, and building alliances before difficult conversations. Luna…
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