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The Likeability Trap

How to Break Free and Succeed as You Are
Summary:

The book examines the paradox women face in the workplace, where they are pressured to be likable yet authoritative, revealing how these conflicting expectations hinder their success. It offers strategies for women to navigate this double bind and assert their leadership without compromising their authentic selves.

Key points:

1. The Likeability Trap: Women face a paradox in the workplace where they must be likable and competent, but these traits are seen as incompatible. Assertive women may be viewed as unlikable, while agreeable ones may seem less competent, creating a difficult balance to achieve respect and likability.

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