Women at Work cover image

Sexism Is Everywhere

Women at Work

NOTE

Navigating Email Communication in a Biased System

In a biased system, a woman in middle management is faced with the dilemma of whether to change her email communication style to appease the recipients or to continue writing emails as per her preference. The decision ultimately boils down to the objective she aims to achieve and the impact of her email style on her career advancement. While it would be ideal to change the biased system, the current focus should be on navigating it effectively. Adapting the email style to be warmer for the sake of recipients' happiness may be necessary if it positively influences career progression, even though it does not reflect how things should work. However, if recipients' satisfaction with the emails does not affect career success, it's acceptable to disregard negative feedback and continue with one's preferred email style.

00:00
Transcript
Play full episode

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts

Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
App store bannerPlay store banner