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Why Women Get Rewarded for Being Nice
On this episode of Women at Work, we look at the 'communal bias' that makes likability a career accelerator for women in leadership. We examine how corporate cultures reward women who prioritize harmony over hard metrics, and why that praise often keeps them stuck in middle management while men get promoted for aggression. We discuss specific examples from recent hiring data, the difference between being liked and being respected, and practical ways to decouple your professional value from your warmth. If you've ever felt praised for being easy to work with but passed over for a big role…
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