Here are four myths and three remedies to help women achieve more at work
There are some societal misperceptions about women that need to be corrected. The problem with these misperceptions is that they put the onus entirely on women to fix themselves without considering whether systemic bias in the workplace and societal misperceptions might be holding them back. Here are four I’d like to tackle:
As more women take up leadership positions, the generalization that they lack confidence is cracking. And yet, as old stereotypes are challenged by new realities, some crucial misperceptions remain concerning the appearance of a lack of confidence. Addressing those could unlock potential for the good of all
Myth 1: Women lack confidence
I don’t believe that women lack the confidence to succeed in business. Instead, women seem to be more likely than men to think that others have lower confidence in their abilities, as I explored in a previous article.
Outdated myths shouldn’t hold women back
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