Professional success Quote by Hillary Rodham Clinton
““the data show that for men, likability and professional success are correlated. The more successful a man is, the more people like him. With women, it’s the exact opposite. The more professionally successful we are, the less people like us.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on gender and professional success, 2015
Data suggests men gain likability with success, while women lose it as they become more successful.
In simple terms: Success boosts men's likability, harms women's.
Recognize and address gender bias in workplaces.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- team building
- leadership training
- performance reviews
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can organizations support successful women?
- What policies reduce bias?
Cultural stereotypes may resist change.