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Combat age discrimination in your workplace.
Everyone experiences age-related bias at some point in their careers, but for women the costs are greater. Sure, there are laws and organizational rules prohibiting age-related discrimination, but lived experience shows there's no "right age" to be a woman. Whether you're seen as too old or too young, ageism affects the opportunities you have access to, how others perceive you, and how much your contributions...
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Build trust-and create more value.
Whether you're negotiating a salary, a deal with a supplier, or your workload, thoughtful preparation increases your confidence, resilience-and results. But it's not just numbers and strategies. Advocating for yourself, your team, and your business can feel personal, so you also need to manage the emotions that arise during the process.
Next-Level Negotiating provides the research, advice, and practical tips you...
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Make yourself heard.
When women we admire such as Ruth Bader Ginsburg advised, "Speak the truth, even if your voice shakes" and Vice President Kamala Harris has to remind a room full of men, "I'm speaking," it can feel as though having our own voices heard at work is a lost cause. Whether we're confronting a colleague about an inappropriate comment or trying to avoid being talked over (again!) by a male colleague, we can find ways to have our voices...
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A purposeful career path starts with you.
As a woman, navigating your career path can be challenging. At times you're faced with lack of support, unconscious bias and negative assumptions, disruptive career pauses, and more. So how can you get beyond these obstacles and progress your career in a way that is meaningful and fulfilling?
Taking Charge of Your Career helps readers navigate the tricky territory of charting a rewarding career path. Whether...
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Relationships built on trust matter.
Deep and meaningful connections, especially with other women, are critical to our careers and to our overall well-being and happiness. The bonds we build based on trust allow us to help one another, learn, and advance. But high-quality professional relationships are only possible with emotional openness and not all women, especially those from underrepresented groups, feel they can be vulnerable enough at work...
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Find success in a workplace dominated by men.
Sexism. Self-doubt. Invisibility. When you're one of the only women in your workplace, it can be difficult to gain your footing. Organizations need to change, but in the meantime, women can find success in these settings, and even flourish in them.
“Thriving in a Male-Dominated Workplace” provides the advice you need to ensure your professional growth in roles and industries that have traditionally...
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It's time for female leaders to stand out.
Women often aren't seen for their leadership potential. We face a double bind, forced to choose whether to be liked or respected, while neither one alone is enough to secure a seat at the table. It's up to organizations to change, but until then, what's an aspiring female leader to do?
You, the Leader tackles the obstacles you face as you chart your path to the top, from not getting credit for your work to...
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Harvard Business Review Press
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[2023]
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"Microaggressions. Sexism. Self-doubt. Invisibility. When you're one of the only women at work, it can be difficult to gain your footing. But women can find success in these settings-and even flourish in them. Thriving in a Male-Dominated Workplace provides the advice you need to ensure your professional growth in areas that have traditionally been filled with men. From navigating a hostile work culture to connecting with the right people to claiming...
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Harvard Business Review Press
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[2023]
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"As a woman, enduring setbacks-and finding fulfillment-on your career path is challenging. We face a lack of support, the effects of unconscious bias and negative assumptions working against us, and disruptive career pauses. Taking Charge of Your Career helps readers navigate the tricky territory of charting a rewarding and meaningful career path. Whether you're new to the workforce, reentering after a pause, or are trying to find your way through...
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Harvard Business Review Press
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[2023]
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"Whether you're negotiating a salary, a deal with a supplier, or a flexible work arrangement, you need to prepare. From knowing your ideal outcome to thinking through acceptable alternatives to considering the other person's perspective, advance planning can significantly increase your confidence, engagement in the process, and results. But it's not just practical details, numbers, and strategies-advocating for yourself, your team, and your business...
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Harvard Business Review Press
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[2024]
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"Everyone experiences age-related bias at some point in their careers, but for women the costs are greater, since gender and age accrue to make you a double target for bias. Sure, there are laws and organizational rules prohibiting age-related discrimination, but those don't always translate to lived experience. Ageism affects the opportunities you have access to at work, how others perceive and value you, your health and well-being, and your income.Ageism...
12) You, the leader
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Harvard Business Review Press
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[2022]
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"It's time for female leaders to stand out. Women often aren't seen for their leadership potential. We face a double bind, forced to choose whether to be liked or respected, while neither one alone is enough to secure a seat at the table. It's up to organisations to change, but until then, what's an aspiring female leader to do? You, the Leader tackles the obstacles you face as you chart your path to the top, from not getting credit for your work...
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Harvard Business Review Press
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[2022]
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"Relationships built on trust matter. Deep and meaningful interpersonal connections at work are critical to your career-and to your well-being. Bonds built on trust allow women to help one another, exchange information, and be more productive. But high-quality professional relationships are only possible with emotional openness-and not all women feel they can be vulnerable enough in the office to develop these kinds of ties. Making Real Connections...
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Harvard Business Review Press
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[2022]
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"Make yourself heard. Having your voice heard at work can be challenging, whether you're confronting a colleague about an inappropriate comment or trying to avoid being talked over by a male peer. But you can find ways to raise issues without raising your voice. Speak Up, Speak Out provides the research, advice, and practical tips you need to address issues large and small. From talking about sexual harassment to handling micro-aggressions to breaking...
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