Kicking Patriarchy Out of Our Brains in the Workplace: A Conversation with Bonnie Hammer
Jun 1, 2024
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Bonnie Hammer, Vice Chairman of NBC Universal and author, discusses dismantling workplace lies faced by women, importance of mentorship, feedback, and confidence. They explore relationship dynamics and societal pressures on success, urging women to define their own fulfillment.
Prove worth through hard work to stand out in the workplace.
Provide honest, constructive feedback to help others progress in their careers.
Deep dives
Challenging Patriarchy Lies at Work
Bonnie Hammer, the vice chairman of NBC Universal, discusses her new book '15 Lies Women Are Told at Work and the Truth We Need to Succeed.' She emphasizes the importance of proving one's worth through hard work, regardless of the task, to stand out in the workplace. Hammer highlights the significance of having challenging mentors to support, cheer on, and push women to navigate the workplace effectively.
Importance of Honest Feedback in Growth
Bonnie Hammer stresses the value of being a truth teller and providing honest feedback in a constructive manner. She emphasizes the necessity of being honest yet careful in giving feedback to help others progress. Hammer advocates for giving useful, usable feedback that individuals can integrate into their thought process and use to move forward in their careers.
Redefining 'Having It All' and Making Choices
Hammer discusses how the concept of 'having it all' varies for each individual and changes over time. She highlights the importance of making choices and being willing to sacrifice certain aspects along the way to achieve personal goals. Hammer encourages women to define success on their own terms and not succumb to societal pressure regarding 'having it all' simultaneously.
In this episode I sit down with Bonnie Hammer, Vice Chairman of NBC Universal and author of the upcoming book, "15 Lies Women Are Told at Work and the Truth We Need to Succeed." And while I'm not normally impressed by people's job titles... with a book like that on the way? We obviously had to sit down for a chat. ;)
Join me as we discuss Bonnie's remarkable career journey, from her early days cleaning up behind-the-scenes to leading major TV networks. We delve into the importance of mentorship, the lies women face in the workplace, and how to shatter those barriers.