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Mentioned in 10 episodes

Likeable Badass

How Women Get the Success They Deserve

Book • 2024

In this book, behavioral scientist Alison Fragale provides powerful insights and practical advice on how women can overcome the tradeoff between likeability and competence in the workplace.

She delves into the science behind gender bias and stereotypes, and offers evidence-based strategies to increase status, power, and influence.

The book combines rigorous research with actionable advice and impactful stories from a diverse array of women, helping readers cultivate perceptions of warmth and assertiveness to achieve a fulfilling career path.

Mentioned by

Kristin Johnson

Allison Fergale

Mentioned in 10 episodes

Argues that focusing on achieving status makes power easier to achieve and use.

210. First Impression to Lasting Impact: Use Status Strategically

Mentioned by

Amy Gallo

as a book that shifted her perspective on what it takes for women to get power, more money, greater authority, and the opportunity to influence decisions.

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Recommended by

Kristin Johnson

for its advice on balancing assertiveness and warmth in the workplace.

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Recommended by

Amy Gallo

as a guide for women to achieve success by combining warmth and assertiveness.

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Written by

Alison Fragale

, combining academic background with real-world applications to empower women to assert themselves and achieve career goals.

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Recommended by

Tim Houlihan

as a blend of behavioral science and life hacks for women.

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Mentioned by

Alison Fragale

as her new book focusing on status and power for women's success.

You’re Not Missing Skills — You’re Missing Status. Here’s How to Get It, with Alison Fragale

Mentioned by

Priti Saraswat

,

Ravan Roddy

, and

Anna Corbett

as the keynote speaker at the Catalyst event, sharing practical tips on self-promotion and building professional networks.

#0079: (DEIC) Catalyst 2025 Recap - Highlights from Women Who Lead's annual flagship conference.

Mentioned by

Michael Kovnat

as a book offering advice on gaining respect in the workplace by blending warmth and assertiveness.

How to Be a Likeable Badass

Mentioned by

Allison Fergale

as the basis for this podcast episode on building status.

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Mentioned by

Andy Luttrell

as the author of a book on how women get the success they deserve.

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Mentioned by

Adam Grant

as the subject of her book, Likable Badass.

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Mentioned by

Julie Brown

as a book by Alison that was on the podcast and is a New York Times bestseller.

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Mentioned by

Missy Chicre

as a highly recommended book by an author she recently met.

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Mentioned by

Adam Grant

as the subject of her book, Likable Badass.

Sunday Pick: The secret to success isn’t power – it’s status

Recommended by

Gayle Allen

as a guide for women to achieve greater status in the workplace.

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Mentioned by

Michael Kovnat

as an upcoming book on the show.

A Woodworker's Guide to Life

Mentioned by

Michael Kovnat

as an upcoming book on the Next Big Idea Daily podcast.

A Woodworker's Guide to Life | The Next Big Idea Daily

Recommended by

Kelly Leonard

as a great book on women in business, emphasizing warmth and competence.

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Mentioned by

Hannah McInnes

as a manual for success for women in the workplace.

Psychologist Alison Fragale - How Women Can Get the Success They Deserve

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