Two worthy articles for women leaders this week…
HBR Blog Network: Collaboration’s Hidden Tax on Women’s Careers:
“In our coaching sessions, we’ve worked with countless women who are exceptionally collaborative leaders. They have a talent for establishing buy-in. Still, the art of consensus can sometimes slow women down and diminish their leadership credibility. Over the past decade, we’ve interviewed over 1,700 people to find out how women can be more successful at the highest levels in leadership. One thing we’ve heard again and again is that collaboration can be a double-edged sword in terms of being perceived as powerful.”
Collaboration can go wrong for women when they: (1) Ask for permission, (2) appear indecisive, (3) fail to assert a strong point of view.
Forbes: Five Essential Leadership Lessons For Younger Women
Good reminders. Thanks, Dave