In life, but especially at work, women face a frustrating paradox that rewards likeability but disfavors intrepid, goal-oriented behavior. Award-winning journalist Alicia Menendez tells Claire how her own experiences led her to write the book The Likeability Trap. Alicia tells Claire how she navigates likeability issues as a journalist and anchor and how the issue is made more complicated when you factor in race, motherhood and sexual identity.
 
Resources from the show

Check out Alicia’s book The Likeability Trap: How to Break Free and Succeed as You Are
Tune in to American Voices With Alicia Menendez on MSNBC

 
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