To Get What You Want, Be Both Assertive and Warm
To Get What You Want, Be Both Assertive and Warm  
Podcast: Women at Work
Published On: Mon Oct 28 2024
Description: When you’re interacting with people at work, how often do you find yourself deflecting praise, downplaying your accomplishments, or responding “busy!” when someone asks how you’re doing? Why are those such common habits, especially if they so often leave us feeling fake? Alison Fragale, a professor of organizational behavior, offers an alternative: bring genuine strength and friendliness to everyday interactions because that combination gets women the success we deserve.