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The Likeability Trap for Women in Leadership
In this episode of Women at Work with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore the persistent likeability double standard that female leaders face. They dissect the case of a tech executive whose direct communication style was praised in a man but penalized in her, and discuss the research showing that women are seen as competent or likeable, but rarely both. The hosts share practical strategies for navigating this trap without dimming your ambition, including the power of 'warmth cues' and strategic self-promotion. They also talk about how organizations can redesign performance reviews to reduce…
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