Women gain influence more easily by playing to gender norms—but it’s the tougher path to power that brings real authority, according to The Cornell Chronicle.
A new model from ILR School researchers maps two leadership tracks: One through status, seen as more feminine and collaborative, and one through power, tied to dominance and riskier for women due to backlash. The study shows that women often succeed by appearing competent, not assertive—even though assertiveness leads to more control.
Encouraging a growth mindset and raising awareness about gendered expectations could help workplaces level the playing field.
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