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The ‘likeability paradox’

by Patricia Seabright
Indian Management January 2021

Summary: It is a far from a level playing field for women in the workplace, but the key to improving it is to recognise issues like the likeability paradox and developing ways to deal with it.

Patricia Seabright is a speaking coach and the author of She Said! A guide for millennial women to speaking and being heard

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MYTH 1: Nothing can be gained from working for a bad leader.
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MYTH 3: In a competitive workplace, peers who are ranked against each other need to compete aggressively for the win and top ranking.
MYTH 4: When faced with a difficult situation or a crisis, a leader must be firm and resolute in speech and appearance, showing no emotion and expressing no sympathy.
MYTH 5: Sometimes, you must raise your voice as a leader to get other people’s attention.

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