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The Confidence Tax: Why Women Are Pushed Out of Leadership
In this episode of Women at Work with Fexingo, we explore the 'confidence tax'—the extra scrutiny and higher standards women face when they assert their authority in leadership roles. Lucas and Luna unpack a recent study showing that women leaders are 42 percent more likely to be labeled 'overconfident' for the same behaviors that are lauded in men. We trace the origins of this bias, examine how it intersects with the likeability trap and the maternal wall, and offer concrete strategies for women leaders to navigate the tightrope between confidence and humility. We also discuss why…
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