The Tightrope of Speaking While Female

by Caroline | Jan 14, 2015 | double bind, double bind, gender communication, Sheryl Sandberg Lean In, women in business, women in leadership, women masculine style | 0 comments

Why do women not speak up (as much as men) in meetings? The real reason, say Sharyl Sandberg and Adam Grant in their NYT series, is the “double bind.” If women don’t speak up, hold the floor and speak with confidence, they are not heard or seen as leaders. If they do, they are seen as aggressive (called the “B-word”). They offer some suggestions. I add my own.