Communicating With Authority, Or Deferring To Men?
August 21st, 2008
Why Are Smart Women Deferring To Men?
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I’m sure every woman has noticed this here and there at work: A smart woman deferring to a man who is not entirely correct—and she knows it—and he doesn’t—but he’s speaking with confidence and a loud voice. It always makes me wonder why she’s deferring to him by not speaking up.
My Tip of the Week teaches you how to stop deferring to men, and how to do it without ruffling any feathers.
