Stand up to catty coworkers and advocate for yourself.
Do you prefer to have a male or female boss? Have you ever thought about why? A UCLA study analyzed responses from more than 60,000 people and found that women, even those who were managers themselves, were more likely to want a male boss than a female one. The participants explained that female bosses are “emotional,” “catty,” or “bitchy.”
If we want more women in positions of power, we need this narrative to change. It’s so important that women respect their female colleagues and appreciate working for women in power. Rosalind Wiseman, author of Queen Bees and Wannabes, the inspiration for the Mean Girls franchise, hears from countless women that their workplace is like high school, and existing in that environment every day can be tough, if not impossible. Thankfully, Wiseman has excellent advice for finding allies in the workplace and handling conflict with your colleagues (yes, even when it’s super uncomfortable).
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Takeaways:
- Workplace bullying is a prevalent issue, with a significant percentage of employees experiencing it.
- Women are more likely to be bullied in the workplace than men, and a good amount of that bullying comes from other women.
- It is important for women to take responsibility for their own behavior and avoid perpetuating mean girl behavior.
- Finding an ally at work and seeking their feedback can be helpful in dealing with mean girls in the workplace.
- Knowing when to leave a toxic work environment is crucial for one's well-being and professional growth.
- Parents and mentors can play a role in helping girls navigate mean girl behavior by providing support and modeling positive behavior.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Personal Experiences with Mean Girls at Work
01:09 Statistics on Workplace Bullying and Women's Preferences for Male Bosses
02:40 Introduction of Rosalind Wiseman and Her Work on Mean Girls
03:26 Rosalind Wiseman's Work on Toxic Work Environments
08:04 Rosalind Wiseman's Role in Coaching Women on Managing Anger and Jealousy in the Workplace
15:35 Ways Women Perpetuate Mean Girl Behavior
21:40 Dealing with Mean Girls in the Workplace
27:56 Knowing When to Leave a Toxic Work Environment
29:20 Helping Girls Navigate Mean Girl Behavior
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