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Podcast: Women at Work
Episode: Too Shy to Be a Leader?
Description: We all have preconceived notions about which personality types are fit to be in positions of power. And as a result, a lot of incompetent men become leaders because of the confidence they give off. But being self-assured doesn’t make you good at the job. Imagine if there were more reserved but truly competent women in leadership? So what if your boss blushes easily, as long as she’s emotionally intelligent and inspires her team?
One woman’s struggle with shyness prompts us to explore the seeming conflict between being shy and being a leader. With the he...