386: Unconscious Mistakes Women Make, with Lois Frankel

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Dec 17, 2018

Lois Frankel, a bestselling author and executive coach, dives into the unconscious mistakes women make in the workplace. She discusses how societal conditioning often leads women to back down in competitive situations. Frankel highlights the importance of focusing on relationships during negotiations and the need to recognize how past experiences impact professional interactions. Additionally, she emphasizes that small behavioral changes can significantly enhance women's visibility and success at work, while also suggesting strategies to effectively negotiate financial outcomes.

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ANECDOTE

Quit Being A Girl

Lois Frankel recounts a coaching session where a client declined a seat on the executive committee.
The client felt the meetings were unproductive, prompting Frankel to tell her to "quit being a girl."

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Niceness Is Not Enough

"Nice" is necessary but insufficient for career success. Women are often socialized to be nice, hindering their workplace advancement.

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Softball Analogy

Women's softball teams helped an injured player achieve a home run. This illustrates women's collaborative nature, sometimes hindering competitiveness.

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