Speak Up, Speak Out (HBR Women at Work Series) - (Paperback)

About the Book

"Make yourself heard. Having your voice heard at work can be challenging, whether you're confronting a colleague about an inappropriate comment or trying to avoid being talked over by a male peer. But you can find ways to raise issues without raising your voice. Speak Up, Speak Out provides the research, advice, and practical tips you need to address issues large and small. From talking about sexual harassment to handling micro-aggressions to breaking through subconsciously gendered conversational patterns, you'll find the insight and sample language you need to be heard. This book will inspire you to: Address and redirect an inappropriate conversation; Step in when you witness questionable behaviour; Break ingrained conversational habits like apologising and complimenting; Deal with interrupters and those who habitually speak over others. The HBR Women at Work Series spotlights the real challenges and opportunities women experience throughout their careers. With interviews from the popular podcast of the same name and related articles, stories, and research, these books provide inspiration and advice for taking on issues at work such as inequity, advancement, and building community. Featuring detailed discussion guides, this series will help you spark important conversations about where we're at and how to move forward"--Publisher's description.

Book Synopsis

Make yourself heard.

Having your voice heard at work can be challenging, whether you're confronting a colleague about an inappropriate comment or trying to avoid being talked over by a male peer. But you can find ways to raise issues without raising your voice.

Speak Up, Speak Out provides the research, advice, and practical tips you need to address issues large and small. From talking about sexual harassment to handling microaggressions to breaking through subconsciously gendered conversational patterns, you'll find the insight and sample language you need to be heard.

This book will inspire you to:

• Address and redirect an inappropriate conversation
• Step in when you witness questionable behavior
• Break ingrained conversational habits like apologizing and complimenting
• Deal with interrupters and those who habitually speak over others

The HBR Women at Work Series spotlights the real challenges and opportunities women experience throughout their careers. With interviews from the popular podcast of the same name and related articles, stories, and research, these books provide inspiration and advice for taking on issues at work such as inequity, advancement, and building community. Featuring detailed discussion guides, this series will help you spark important conversations about where we're at and how to move forward.

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