229 Sally Helgesen: How Women Can Harness the Language of Achievement

<p dir="ltr">The proverbial "glass ceiling" is real, and can block women from reaching their full potential. There is a lot of work to be done here, but not all women are in a position to effect systemic change.</p> <p dir="ltr">So what can women (and their allies) do in their daily lives and careers to close the gap? That's the subject of Sally Helgesen's book, How Women Rise: Break the 12 Habits Holding You Back from your Next Raise, Promotion, or Job.</p> <p dir="ltr">Helgesen's groundbreaking research with thousands of women and companies over 30+ years reveals the fascinating differences between genders in the workplace, and the reasons some women struggle to claim credit for their achievements and vocalize their career aspirations — habits that often come more naturally to men.</p> <p dir="ltr">In a corporate culture where achievements are rarely valued unless you shout them from the rooftops, women constantly balance perceptions of being "too aggressive" and not advocating for themselves enough.</p> <p dir="ltr">Helgesen says, "why not both?" And she shares practical advice for women navigating these tricky waters.</p> <p dir="ltr">For a complete transcript and links from this conversation, visit      https://whitneyjohnson.com/sally-helgesen</p>