I seem to be getting a reputation as someone who is a good girl/nice girl who is great at relationships but may be not being firm when needed. The kicker is while I do care about relationships and my style maybe different when calling someone out (in private) - my results are still pretty good. So how do I overcome this perception? I feel it maybe keeping me from getting to exec leadership. I understand this maybe sexism etc. that does not help me right now. Thanks.

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This is the tightrope that all women leaders have to walk, especially in workplaces where perceptions are rooted in sexist stereotypes. Your solution may need to be specific to your corporate workplace, as I know Salesforce has a unique culture. Is there another female leader there you talk to about this?

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Yes plan to ask because there's definitely many women leaders within the company.

As a women you’re either too nice or too aggressive. Sorry no advice I’m just angry bc I have been told I’m the opposite and it sometimes seems impossible to win.

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