It takes courage to talk honestly about gender in the workplace. Too much truth, and you’ll end up offending everyone from old-school feminists to die-hard traditionalists. Sheryl Sandberg’s new book is deeply researched, beautifully written—and brave. If you’re unafraid of candor, read on. She tells it like it is. For example, this will rankle feminists […]
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There’s a myth that women talk more than men. The truth? Studies show that in professional situations, men talk far more than women—whether it’s at conferences, seminars or office meetings. Meanwhile, other research finds that people tend to see those who speak up the most as being the smartest. So women should talk more at […]
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Over the last few decades, scientists have determined that we are, above all, social animals. That’s why we need friendships in order to be happy and healthy. It’s also why, to succeed in most professions, you’ve got to get along with other people. But what if you’re feeling left out or rejected by others? Should […]
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If you’re not getting the credit you deserve at work, it’s likely you need to be more assertive. Research shows that this can be especially tricky for a female professional. If she tries to assert in a “male” way—being gruff or domineering—she will be shot down. On the other hand, if she’s apologetic about it, […]
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