One of the biggest challenges for women in the workplace is navigating the complexities of emotions. With a lengthy history of bias and expectations that women need to act like men to get ahead, women often get penalized for displaying emotions. “Passionate” in men translates to “aggressive” in women. (or worse!) In this episode, Liz and Alysia tackle the landmines that surround women when it comes to emotions and the toll women must pay to be considered likeable. And discuss how everyone can benefit from more understanding and empathy. 

Great resources to check out: 

https://www.npr.org/2021/06/15/1006695654/women-gender-bias-work-likeability-career-advice?utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/serena-williams-got-angry-at-the-us-open-final-and-paid-a-heavy-priceworking-women-say-this-sounds-eerily-familiar-2018-09-10