Alicia Menendez

Likeability can be a trap that limits ambition.

The cost of likeability is often too high for women to pay.

The pursuit of likeability can lead to self-doubt.

The likeability trap is a double bind for women in the workplace.

Women must navigate a complex landscape of expectations.

Empowerment comes from embracing one's true self.

Authenticity often clashes with the need to be liked.

Women are often judged by their ability to be liked rather than their ability to be effective.

Women must navigate a complex web of expectations.

Women are told to be nice, but they are often penalized for it.