Brutal Truths About Being a Woman in Business | Ep 156
Jul 5, 2024
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Leila Hormozi discusses misconceptions about gender-based disadvantages in business, highlighting self-responsibility and resilience. Topics include managing emotions, integrating family and business life, navigating disrespect, handling hate, and leveraging being underestimated as an advantage.
Earning respect through skill is crucial for women in business.
Leveraging underestimation can be a strategic advantage for women.
Managing emotions effectively is essential for leadership and business success.
Deep dives
Embracing the Advantages of Being a Woman in Business
Being a woman in business presents a unique set of advantages and disadvantages. The speaker emphasizes that women-led businesses outperform male-led ones by 20%. Despite societal conditioning, there are just as many benefits to being a woman in business as there are challenges. The podcast advocates for bridging the gap in empowering women in business rather than victimizing them, highlighting the immense opportunities for women to succeed, especially in the current business landscape.
The Impact of Perception and Behavior in Business
The podcast delves into the issue of respect in the workplace, particularly for women. It challenges the notion that lack of respect is solely due to gender, arguing that respect needs to be earned through skill and assertiveness. By emphasizing the importance of taking ownership and focusing on self-improvement rather than blaming gender bias, the speaker highlights the significance of demonstrating competence and setting boundaries to command respect.
Challenging Stereotypes and Overcoming Underestimation
The episode sheds light on the concept of underestimation and its advantages for women in business. The speaker discusses how being underestimated can serve as a strategic advantage, allowing women to surpass expectations and thrive in competitive environments. By sharing personal anecdotes and insights, the podcast emphasizes the power of leveraging underestimation to achieve success and make a significant impact.
Navigating Emotional Intelligence and Leadership
The podcast explores the importance of managing emotions in professional settings, particularly for women. It underscores the need for emotional resilience and the detrimental effects of letting emotions dictate behavior in business. Through personal experiences and practical strategies, the speaker emphasizes the value of emotional control, highlighting its impact on leadership effectiveness and business success.
Empowering Women in Business through Assertiveness and Boundaries
The episode addresses the significance of saying no and setting boundaries in the business realm, particularly for women. It emphasizes the need to strike a balance between assertiveness and compassion, avoiding extremes of people-pleasing or harshness. By sharing anecdotes and lessons on effective delegation and self-empowerment, the podcast advocates for women to assert their worth and prioritize self-care for sustainable success.
“Hate is the price of success.” Today, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) tackles misconceptions about gender-based disadvantages and emphasizes the importance of self-responsibility, skill development, and resilience. Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, she encourages women to leverage their inherent advantages, manage emotions effectively, and integrate family and business life harmoniously.
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Timestamps:
(1:19) - Challenges and misconceptions in the workplace
(4:55) - 1st: People disrespect you not for your gender
(10:34) - 2nd: Your values can and will always conflict
(17:13) - 3rd: Being treated differently ≠ being treated unfairly
(20:52) - 4th: People will still discredit you no matter what
(27:20) - 5th: Lots of men will hate you for winning
(31:57) - 6th: Learning how to say no
(38:23) - 7th: Being underestimated is not a disadvantage
(43:22) - 8th: Letting your emotions become an excuse for your behavior