Sep 12, 2023
When men and women are compared in the workplace, the same behaviour is typically perceived differently and often criticised when not fitting the stereotypes. In today’s episode, Cathleen continues on the topic of direct communication, with a focus on the difference in communication styles between men and women.
In this
Episode 127 of The Legendary Leaders
Podcast, Cathleen talks about the research into equality in the
workplace, the male vs female brain,
how our non-verbal
communication differs, how men and women in leadership
are perceived
when communicating, and how we can channel our
differences as
our strengths.
Ready to learn more?
Episode Timeline:
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[07:52] Are we equal?
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[12:58] How our brains differ.
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[15:37] Written communication.
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[17:29] Directness in the workplace.
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[18:45] Authoritative leaders.
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[20:10] You are not alone.
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[21:22] Channelling our differences.
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[24:12] In the next episode.
Key Takeaways:
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How our brains function differently.
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How our communication styles are usually perceived.
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The different performance expectations in the workplace.
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How to rebrand the stereotypes.
Notable Quotes:
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“Only 29% of senior management is female.” – Cathleen Merkel [07:53]
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“Women receive negative personality-based feedback in performance reviews 75% of the time, while men primarily receive performance-based feedback.” – Cathleen Merkel [19:14]
Connect:
Find | Cathleen O’Sullivan
Business: cathleenmerkel.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathleen-merkel
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/legendary_leaders_cathleenos/
Twitter: twitter.com/CathleenMerkel7
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