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Understand the key differences between passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive, and assertive behaviors. Perfect for anyone looking to enhance their communication skills and build stronger, healthier relationships 🗣️💪. Don't forget to share this with the amazing women in your life who could benefit from a little boost in assertive communication! Let's empower each other to speak up and be heard 📣. #assertivecommunication #empowerment #healthyrelationships #speakup #beheard #assertiveness #communicationskills #womenempowerment

In 2024, I believe we can focus on practicing more assertive communication, fostering male allyship, and amplifying women's voices. It might be challenging, but it will also be incredibly rewarding. #WomenInBusiness #ProfessionalGrowth #EqualityAtWork

In the spirit of opening up important conversations, I'd like to pose a question to my network, especially to the women among us. Have you ever found yourself in a position where your kindness or friendliness was misconstrued in the workplace? Where your purely professional demeanour was mistaken for something it wasn't—be it being too nice, perceived as flirtatious, overly affectionate, or simply paying more attention to male colleagues than others might expect? It's time we address a pervasive misconception: A woman's friendliness in the workplace is not an invitation. It is not indicative of ulterior motives or personal interest. This isn't just about clarifying intentions. It's about fostering an environment where women can be supportive, kind, and friendly without fear of misinterpretation or unwarranted speculation. Where professional kindness is recognised as just that—professionalism. Let's change the narrative and support an inclusive, respectful work culture. Your thoughts and experiences on this matter are not only welcome but necessary. Let's talk. #workplaceequality #professionalism #inclusiveculture #womenintheworkforce #femaleissues

Navigating your identity in the workplace while staying authentic can be a powerful way to create an inclusive and diverse environment. Leveraging and leaning into your differences, especially with regards to stereotypes about being a woman, can be a strategic way to bring valuable perspectives to the table. Don't miss this session with Theresa W., where participants will learn how to navigate stereotypes, advocate for themselves and others, and harness their differences to create a more dynamic and inclusive work environment. Learn more and view the full agenda here: https://lnkd.in/ecFnduzN #ccwomen #ccwaustin #empowertogether

We're still assigning gender to emotions in 2023?? 🤨 The perception of emotions in the workplace often falls into stereotypes. When a man passionately disagrees, it's seen as a positive trait. But when a woman shows the same passion, she's labeled "too emotional." 🫠 This double standard is not just unfair, it's harmful. Women+ are often dismissed and disregarded under this guise, negatively impacting their overall performance and contributions. 👎 Emotions don't negate expertise, and everyone deserves a fair chance to be heard. 👂 Women+ are allowed to speak with the same passion as their male counterparts, and we not only support it, we encourage it! Emotions make us who we are and they definitely have a role in the workplace. Learn more about the impact of emotions in the workplace and how to manage them in yourself and others in our upcoming workshop "Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace." 🙌 Sign up today at https://hubs.li/Q022QVn30! 🔗✨ Description: Illustration of two employees. The one on the left is titled "Man disagreeing with a colleague" with the caption "We should hear him out. He's really passionate." The right side is titled "Woman disagreeing with a colleague" with the caption "We shouldn't listen to her. She's getting too emotional." #GenderEquality #DiverseVoices #InclusionMatters #EmotionalIntelligence #EmotionalQuotient #Inclusion #Diversity #Equity #UnconsciousBias #DiversityMatters #InclusiveLeadership #InclusiveWorkplace #DEI #DiversityEquityInclusion #DiversityandInclusion #SGO #SheGeeksOut

What type of person is considered a "strong workplace ally" to you? Scientific American recently published an opinion article by Meg A. Warren that dissects why women and men don't quite align with their definition of allyship at work. Warren surveyed 101 employees to see how women rate men as allies, compared to how men rates themselves. Warren found that when women and men agreed on ratings, those men were viewed as strong allies because they spoke up for women and continued the conversation to understand what women need to make the workplace better. These men were seen as allies because they were putting in the time and effort to create necessary change. In contrast, when women rated their colleagues at a lower or higher ally score than the men rated themselves, the women reported less energy and inclusivity because their male counterparts either spoke up for them in the moment (higher ally score from women) and moved on or simply checked in on them (lower ally score from women) but didn't take actionable steps to help improve the work environment. There are always steps we can take to improve our own workplace situations, but an ally takes the necessary steps to use their advantages to improve the workplace for others. What does allyship in the workplace look like to you? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! ✨ Read the article here: https://hubs.li/Q01-yJb90 #Allyship #WorkplaceAlly #InclusiveWorkplace #DEI #DEIInitiatives #DiversityEquityInclusion #SGO #SheGeeksOut

Truth be told, effective communication is crucial in our professional lives. However, overthinking can hinder our ability to contribute valuable insights. Have you ever hesitated to respond to an email or share your thoughts in fear of being misunderstood or sounding incompetent? As women, we often second-guess ourselves before speaking up. Remember, opportunities are finite. Let's encourage each other to overcome these barriers and seize the chance to make our voices heard. #ProfessionalCommunication #Empowerment #WomenInBusiness

You're too sensitive You're too direct Show more empathy Show more backbone Speak up more Speak less Be nurturing Be less protective STOP! IT'S EXHAUSTING! Women in the workplace run a hamster wheel of advice. We have to think like a man but equate to the tone of a soft, but professional, woman. Each comment above has been said to me at some point. One person's compliment and praise was another persons equal and opposite criticism or feedback. And none were from my male colleagues. The below article is truly a good read. In a world where we preach women empowerment, we are also quick to point out flaws, gossip, and cut each other down. I hold myself accountable too and shoulder some of this blame. I too need to do better with working on reaction vs feeling. However the difference between my being assertive vs being a leader should NOT be my gender. Let's truly help each other rise and embrace equality between women and our male colleagues in the workplace. We're all there to succeed.

If we want to fight sexism in the workplace and collectively advance, women from all backgrounds need to come together and lift each other up to ensure we push for equity. During the last few months, I've been listening to Harvard Business Review's Women at Work podcast (highly recommend for all the women in my network). It's a brilliant podcast that takes a deep dive into the issues affecting women in the workplace backed up by solid research. There are lots of gems in the form of practical advice, tips and real-life stories to learn from. I've also been impressed by how the hosts have made space for sensitive and important issues that impact women of colour in particular. One quote from a discussion led by Dr. Tina O. on the topic of sisterhood, provides much food for thought: "Black women have to work twice as hard. I encourage you to look around at the Black people who are in your organisation, look at the Asian women, Muslim women, LGBTQ+....those women are phenomenal. It speaks to the fact that we often have to work harder to get where we are and as a result, we are good at what we do and sometimes better than white women who are shoulder to shoulder with us and I know that's offensive, but I want you to really think about that. "Why is it easy to understand that if a fish has to struggle to swim upstream, it may have to develop muscles that other fish who don't have to swim up that difficult stream, don't have? We have had to navigate a landscape that requires we hone emotional intelligence and we have to be sensitive to cultural signals and organisational cues or else we are the first to be fired. So when you see a woman of colour who is at the top, you need to stop and pause and listen to her especially when she talks and it's been a struggle." Let’s continue to learn, listen and empower each other. 💪🏾🙌🏾👏🏾 https://lnkd.in/egmmcXpJ #allyship #womenhelpingwomen #sisterhood #workplaceequality #workplaceequity #womenofcolour

According to Caroline Criado Perez in her book Invisible Women, men interrupt women, more than women interrupt men or indeed men interrupt other men. Having listened to the book whilst walking the dog or driving the car, I haven't made notes for direct referencing. However, Perez cites an example whereby to counteract this issue and ensure everyone had a chance to speak someone introduced a no interrupting policy in meetings - to apparent great effective. This led me to think about some of the ideas documented (I think) by Matthew Syed in Rebel Ideas, that supported less verbose more introverted individuals to be able share opinions. The premise of the Rebel Ideas being that diversity in teams brings about far better results, than teams where everyone thinks the same. I am therefore really interested to see if anyone has implemented any such meeting etiquette or effectively employed any of the ideas that are designed to ensure every voice is heard. Do you think it is possible in your workplace? Would you/ will you consider implementing some of them? #diversity #inclusion #bettermeetings #invisiblerevolution Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto