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Likeable Badass

How Women Get the Success They Deserve

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Likeable Badass

By: Alison Fragale PhD
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Behavioral scientist Alison Fragale offers powerful new insights and a practical playbook for women to advance in any workplace, full of tips, tricks, and strategies to help secure that elusive corner office.

Over decades of research, speaking engagements, and mentorship, psychologist and professor Alison Fragale encountered recurring questions from high powered and early career women alike: How do women thread the needle of kindness and competence in the workplace? How can women earn credit for their accomplishments, negotiate better, and navigate complex office politics without losing the goodwill of their peers?

Fragale investigated and determined that many women's workplace issues boil down to what psychologists call status: the perception of them by others. No amount of power—no degree, title, or paycheck—will raise a woman's workplace stature unless it also affects how others see her. Acknowledging this roadblock, Fragale pulls back the curtain on how we can change how others see us by developing our standing as a "likeable badass." By cultivating perceptions of warmth and assertiveness, women can achieve the kind of reputation that leads to a seat at the table and a fulfilling career path.

Likeable Badass is equal parts behavioral science and life hacks, weaving together rigorous research with actionable advice and impactful stories from a diverse array of women. This is a warm, heartening book written for women, their allies, and anyone who struggles to rise, and wants evidence-based, practical strategies for success, served with a side of inspiration and humor.

©2024 Alison Fragale (P)2024 Random House Audio
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"Business professor, coach, and adviser Fragale hits the mark. . . . By listening and learning, Fragale convinces us, we can achieve conscious excellence" --Booklist

"The ultimate guide for women to achieve their goals. Drawing on her brilliant research and extensive experience, Alison Fragale reveals how to overcome the tradeoff between likeability and competence. But it’s not just for women—it’s a must-read for anyone who wants to be a better colleague, mentor, parent, or partner to half the population.” --Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Potential and Think Again, and host of the TED podcast WorkLife

"In her deeply researched and business-savvy book, Fragale shatters the conventional wisdom about power, status, and the path to professional success. Her strategies for gaining advocates are brilliant — and her blueprint for strategic self-promotion will have you rereading this invaluable guide over and over.” --Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Regret, Drive, and To Sell Is Human

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Incredible. Useful, Needed, Written and narrated with skill and precision.

I’m only on chapter 4 but this book had me at chapter 1. It’s one of those books I know I’ll listen to again and again to keep learning and implementing.

I’m grateful to the author for her ongoing work on this important topic. These are concepts and strategies I’ve needed to hear my whole adult life and take action to improve—I just didn’t know it until I discovered Alison Fragale’s work and writing.

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Very practical and interesting read about “status”

I loved the premise of women building your status in the workplace. This book made me realize status as something I myself have found success in but have never labeled it that way. I have new ideas on how to grow my techniques and feel a lot of confidence from this book. Some of the tips I felt were repetitive but likely it’s purposeful to drive the point.

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Realmente bueno

Aunque entiendo va enfocado principalmente a mujeres, tiene información que pueden aplicar todos. Es muy claro y aterriza puntos que tal vez varios tienen en el aire

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Relatable to career women.

Insightful and has actionable solutions to identifiable blocks to being an assertive leader at work.

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Truly BADASS

This book is truly badass and I’m highly recommending it to all in my network!!!

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Actionable Tips

Great Read! As a mother and supervisor in the workplace this book offered actionable strategies to become a better leader.

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I loved the conversational tone and the practical tips to stay authentically you while being a likable badass!

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Actionable advice and relatable stories

This book is full of amazing advice you can practice right away. I thought I was being smart listening to it…but instead I ended up writing 14 pages (double sided) of notes. So much for me listening to it while doing other things. I’ll be buying a hard copy too.

So many insights, so many relatable stories. And so much hope and potential to get us where we want to be.

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Fantastic and extremely practical

As a business coach, I found a ton of value for myself and to share with clients!

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Amazing!!

This book is and should be the gift you give to all women in your life. And if not the book, the advice you learn from this book will strengthen and empower women everywhere for years to come.

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