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Why Women Stay Out of the Spotlight at Work

Harvard Business Review

The women in our study were keenly aware of the rewards of visibility. We identified three motivations: to avoid conflict or backlash, to feel authentic at work, and to balance professional and personal demands. Women in our study recognized that being less visible in the office could hurt their odds of promotion.

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Why Women Stay Out of the Spotlight at Work

Harvard Business Review

The women in our study were keenly aware of the rewards of visibility. We identified three motivations: to avoid conflict or backlash, to feel authentic at work, and to balance professional and personal demands. Women in our study recognized that being less visible in the office could hurt their odds of promotion.