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Mentioned in 11 episodes

Likeable Badass

How Women Get the Success They Deserve

Book • 2024

In this book, behavioral scientist Alison Fragale provides powerful insights and practical advice on how women can overcome the tradeoff between likeability and competence in the workplace.

She delves into the science behind gender bias and stereotypes, and offers evidence-based strategies to increase status, power, and influence.

The book combines rigorous research with actionable advice and impactful stories from a diverse array of women, helping readers cultivate perceptions of warmth and assertiveness to achieve a fulfilling career path.

Mentioned by

Kristin Johnson

Mentioned in 11 episodes

Argues that focusing on achieving status makes power easier to achieve and use.

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Mentioned by

Amy Gallo

as a book that shifted her perspective on what it takes for women to get power, more money, greater authority, and the opportunity to influence decisions.

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Recommended by

Kristin Johnson

for its advice on balancing assertiveness and warmth in the workplace.

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Recommended by

Amy Gallo

as a guide for women to achieve success by combining warmth and assertiveness.

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Written by

Alison Fragale

, combining academic background with real-world applications to empower women to assert themselves and achieve career goals.

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Mentioned by

Courtney Joyce

as written by Alison Fragale, organizational psychologist, highlighting assertiveness and warmth.

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Recommended by

Tim Houlihan

as a blend of behavioral science and life hacks for women.

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Mentioned by

Alison Fragale

as her new book focusing on status and power for women's success.

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Mentioned by

Priti Saraswat

,

Ravan Roddy

, and

Anna Corbett

as the keynote speaker at the Catalyst event, sharing practical tips on self-promotion and building professional networks.

#0079: (DEIC) Catalyst 2025 Recap - Highlights from Women Who Lead's annual flagship conference.

Mentioned by

Michael Kovnat

as a book offering advice on gaining respect in the workplace by blending warmth and assertiveness.

How to Be a Likeable Badass

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