It’s amazing that in the year 2013, with all the incredible and powerful women out there, stereotypes of women in the workplace run so deep. Even though some of our most successful and innovative companies are run and led by women, we are still the minority and it’s a continued uphill climb. While we are so proud and inspired by women who have worked to get to the top of the corporate ladder, stereotypes of women are still out there. Check out these stereotypes of women in the workplace and help me prove them wrong!
Stereotypes of Women at Work: 5 Myths, Debunked
- Powerful women are lonely and single. Here’s the thing – your relationship status has nothing to do with your performance in the workplace, so why do we never hear this about men?
- Women in business are weak. Being weak in a male dominated and tough business world isn’t even an option.
- Successful women are cold as ice. I have known a lot of successful women and many of them are nurturing and compassionate.
- Women are too emotional for high powered positions. We’ve seen women through history hold their own – and keep cool, calm heads.
- Women can’t be a successful CEO and mom.
The bottom line is this: stereotypes of women persist at work and can easily cloud the true talents that women have to offer. Have you ever dealt with this type of roadblock in your career?
