A Scientific Look at How to Speak with Power

Did you know that your communication style affects your ability to make an impact at work? Katharine D´Amico, Ph.D., Professor in Communication Strategy & Applied Neuroscience at ESADE Business & Law School, is an expert on gender dynamics in language. In a recent Women Lead webinar, she discussed the science behind the different ways men and women communicate. 

Understanding how women and men are socialized to express themselves can help you project confidence and have your ideas heard. 

Watch the webinar on demand — and encourage your friends or colleagues to watch it, too. If possible, get together afterward to discuss how to use what you learned in your professional careers. Make a plan to hold each other accountable. Download the discussion guide for some questions to get you started.

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Additional resources

• • The Different Words We Use to Describe Male and Female Leaders (Harvard Business Review)
  • The Power of Talk: Who Gets Heard and Why (Harvard Business Review)
  • The Myth of The Nice Girl by Fran Hauser

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