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Workplace coaching piece outlines four-step method for women leaders to self-advocate

A workplace advice piece addresses how fear of appearing 'too much' or 'harsh' can stop women leaders from advocating for themselves at work. It includes an anecdote from a leader who worried about how assertive she appeared in a conversation, and offers a four-step framework intended to help readers ask for what they need more confidently.

fastcompany.com · 2026-10-12

Opinion: Skills That Drive Individual Success Often Undermine New Managers

An Entrepreneur contributor argues that employees promoted for their technical mastery and problem-solving skills often struggle as leaders because those same traits — perfectionism, taking over, black-and-white thinking — alienate teams. The piece describes a pattern where new managers interrupt, dismiss contributions, or overcorrect, causing talented staff to disengage or leave.

entrepreneur.com · 2026-09-22