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How We Can Increase Women’s Engagement in Leadership and Management

Bonnie Low-Kramen

Never again will I allow attacks on my self-confidence and self-esteem, but I will never forget or deny how it feels. My work includes working with men to be enthusiastic allies and mentors to women, not because it is nice to do but because it is smart to do. Lack of self-confidence. The double bind is real.

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Why Do Women Still Undersell Their Own Work?

Allwork

This difference in self-perception can lead women to undervalue their expertise. High self-esteem correlates directly with the ability to price services competitively, yet studies show that women, on average, report lower academic and professional self-esteem than men. Transparency can also be a game-changer.