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Podcast: Women at Work
Episode: To Get What You Want, Be Both Assertive and Warm
Description: When youâve gone after something you want, like a promotion or less boring work, did you follow the typical advice to lean hard into your confident, forceful side? When youâre interacting with people at work, how often do you find yourself deflecting praise, downplaying your accomplishments, or responding âbusy!â when someone asks how youâre doing? We often make a tradeoff between being likable and being strong, but is it possible to be both assertive and warm?
Alison Fragale, a professor of organizational behavior, says yes. She argues that women canâand shouldâembrace warmth and assertiven...