EXACTLY 💪 Chloe Angyal
Laura Vara
1mo
Very true. I was told once by a male co-worker that my problem was that I was too smart and intimidated men. My confidence kicked in, so I couldn't help but laugh at the comment, because I didn't think it was a problem at all. Being smart had opened a lot of doors for me, including that job I had, where I applied when I was 18, and they waited for me until I finished with college studies at age 22 to join them. What company does that? His comment just felt like if more individuals thought like that, our society would definitely be doomed. It is unfortunately a lot of people still think that way. Big lesson from this is, if a company thinks this way about women, or individuals in general, then that's a company destined to fail eventually as it's not thinking about the future and progress. And you probably don't want to work there, in any case. The more diverse a company is, the richer it is, and the more success it has, because it has all of the check-boxes covered. We all provide a world of different levels of expertise. They say each mind is it's own world. Well--you need many different ones to create an amazing universe.
Sara Blakely
1mo
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Taylor Crammer
1mo
Adjectives used to describe me when I've seen men acting the same way include: Aggressive, Angry, Argumentative, Combative, Exacting, Insulting, Intolerant, Intimidating, Possessive, Stubborn. Note this list is not exhaustive
Aliraza Asrani
1mo
I've seen this when working with kids. Girls are described as being "arrogant", "full of it" etc. when those same traits would be seen as "confidence" and "leadership" in boys
So true. I've noticed that women become skilled at manipulation in an effort to assert themselves without being perceived as strong willed or aggressive. The better path is building the confidence to be clear in expressing your needs and the thick skin to deflect those that disagree.
Paola M Urteaga
1mo
Insightful observation! 🌟 Remember, the most important part of breaking this cycle is refusing to participate in negative responses to other women. It’s not a competition; there's enough success and support for all of us, despite societal pressures suggesting otherwise. As leaders, we must create environments where confident women are celebrated and supported. 🌍✨ Together, we can foster a culture where confidence in women is not just accepted but celebrated! 🚀👩💼🌈 #WomenInLeadership #Empowerment #InclusiveCulture #SupportConfidence #BreakTheBias
Aimee Reiss
1mo
Their insecurities and ego are not our problem!
Vanessa Msengezi
1mo
Confident or assertive women are often labeled as arrogant or aggressive, while men with the same traits are seen as confident, charming and even more capable.
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1mo…and then (if you’re lucky) you come to the day when, after many years of making yourself as small as possible, you no longer care how others react to your confidence. You realise that you deserve a place in the world and are allowed a voice. Come on out of the shadows, ladies. Don’t let fear of criticism hold you back. Reach out and grab your dreams with both hands.