Men and women Quote by Sheryl Sandberg
““This experiment supports what research has already clearly shown: success and likeability are positively correlated for men and negatively correlated for women.3 When a man is successful, he is liked by both men and women. When a woman is successful, people of both genders like her less.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: TED Talk “Why we have too few women leaders”, Sheryl Sandberg, 2010
Research shows success boosts likability for men but reduces it for women, reflecting gender bias in perception of achievement.
In simple terms: Success helps men seem likable, hurts women.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and counteract bias in evaluating success.
Themes
gender bias
leadership
perception
success
likability
Mood
frustrated
concerned
motivated
Type
analytical
critical
insightful
When to use this quote
- workplace promotions
- media coverage
- team evaluations
- public speaking
Key Concepts
social psychology
stereotype threat
status dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this bias affect hiring decisions?
- What can organizations do to mitigate it?
A Different Perspective
Bias may vary across cultures and contexts, not universal.
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