Build with Leila Hormozi Why I Don't Use Labels As A Crutch | Ep 66
Aug 24, 2023
The discussion challenges the use of labels like 'female CEO' and how they can limit personal growth. It explores how such definitions may reinforce existing gender gaps in leadership. Emphasis is placed on self-empowerment and taking personal responsibility for success in business. The speaker believes breaking free from restrictive labels can open doors to true potential, allowing capabilities to shine without the weight of societal expectations.
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Avoid Labels, Focus on Growth
- Avoid labeling yourself, as it can become a crutch.
- Focus on self-improvement instead of identifying with limitations.
Gender as a Crutch
- Leila Hormozi recounts a story about a female employee who blamed her perceived lack of respect on her gender.
- Hormozi challenged her to consider her inexperience as a leader instead of using gender as an excuse.
Labels Reinforce Inequality
- Labeling oneself reinforces differences and widens the gap of inequality.
- Leila Hormozi points to Harvard studies where women performed worse on math tests after being reminded of their gender.