The Likeability Trap

This is quite an interesting look into the desire to be likeable and how it relates to women in the workplace and politics, specifically. As I person who wants to be liked, I can relate to a certain amount of this book. As a man, there is a lot that has opened my understanding to things I have witnessed and perspectives I was ignorant of. 

What I appreciate is that Menendez recognizes this is the problems women face in not being treated the same as men is one that cannot be fixed with policies or legal action. It would be a lot simpler if it could be. This is an issue that each of us has to wrestle with to make this a more equitable place for all people. Hopefully, policies and legal action can shine a light in some dark corners where unconscious bias lurks and guide us to working toward that goal. 

What I take away from this book for my personal self is, advocating for myself does not make me less likeable.