The Myth of the Nice Girl: Leading with Strength and Kindness | 2018 Session

Even in 2018, we continue to grapple with the negative perception of women’s “niceness” in the business world. If women are nice, they are seen as weak and ineffective. But if they are tough, they are labeled some other things. This is the perfect session for those trying to navigate the complexity of relationships at work while staying kind and respectful of others. Explore how women can reclaim “nice” and sidestep regressive stereotypes about what a strong leader looks like. Sharing her time-tested strategies, Fran Hauser will prove that women don’t have to sacrifice their values or hide their authentic personalities to be successful. Join her to explore how to:

Balance being empathetic and decisive
Ask for what you want without feeling badly
Become a boss who is respected, not feared
Lead with kindness, empathy, and strength

Speaker: Fran Hauser, media executive, startup investor, and author, The Myth of the Nice Girl

Emcee: Denise Allen Williams, lead, global competitive intelligence, corporate development, Merck