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Opinion ScienceSciComm Summer #23: Alison Fragale on Giving Keynote TalksAlison Fragale is an organizational psychologist who gives keynote talks and leads workshops outside academia. She talks frankly about what it takes to book speaking engagements, design powerful talks that make a difference, and juggle a speaking schedule with other commitments. She also just released a book -- Likable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve.You can find the rest of this summer's science communication podcast series here.For a transcript of this episode, visit this episode's page at: http://opinionsciencepodcast...2025-07-2154 min
TruthWorksPower combined with Insecurity, leads people to Lash Out! - Alison FragaleThis week on Truth Works, we’re joined by guest Alison Fragale, award-winning professor and author of Likeable Badass.She brings sharp insight into leadership, power, and how women can thrive in high-stakes environments.Welcome to Truth Works.This month’s cohost is the brilliant Robert Sutton, back with fresh takes on workplace dynamics!Chapters in this podcast1. Introduction to Casual Conversations 2. Exploring Academic Journeys 3. The Importance of Status in Professional Life 4. Navigating Relationships and Power Dynamics 5. Understanding the Balance of Competence and Lika...2025-07-1655 min
The Visible VoicesStatus is a Currency: Alison Fragale Makes Being a Likeable Badass a Leadership SuperpowerIn this episode, I sit down with Dr. Alison Fragale, organizational behavior expert at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School and author of Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve.
We dive deep into why status isn't just about ego—it's actually a fundamental human need that directly impacts your mental health and professional success. Alison breaks down her formula for being both assertive and warm, explaining how resources follow respect in the workplace and why most of us are playing "introduction dodgeball" instead of building meaningful connections.
00:00 Introduction to the Likable Badass
03:06 The Impact of W...2025-06-2628 min
Live GreatlyAlison Fragale PhD, Author of Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve, Re-ReleaseRe-Release: On this Live Greatly podcast episode, Kristel Bauer sits down with Alison Fragale PhD, organizational psychologist, professor and author of LIKEABLE BADASS: How Women Get the Success They Deserve. Alison and Kristel discuss status, why it matters and how to get it, ways to be assertive and likeable, why you should actually want people to be talking about you behind your back and lots more! Tune in now! Key Takeaways From This Episode What status is and why it matters How to be assertive and likeable How status can impact quality of life Why you s...2025-06-2429 min
Proven Not PerfectHow Women Get the Success They Deserve with Alison Fragale, PhD, Author of "Likable Badass"Send us a textEver wonder why your hard work isn't translating into the success you deserve? Allison Fragale, author of "Likable Badass," reveals the missing piece of the professional advancement puzzle that most women overlook.While we've been taught to pursue power and control resources, Fragale introduces a game-changing perspective: status must come first. Unlike tangible power, status exists in other people's perceptions—it's how much they respect and value you. This critical currency determines whether others will grant you the resources and opportunities you've earned. As Fragale explains, "If you're trying to influence so...2025-06-2455 min
Behavior BitchesBecoming a Likeable Badass with Alison FragaleAlison Fragale, author of Likeable Badass, joins Liat to break down what it really takes to be powerful, respected, and still totally likeable at work and in life. Also along for the ride? Liat’s sister Talia, Alison’s biggest fangirl, who may or may not misuse the term “preference assessment” on air. From spotting unlikeable behavior in yourself to mastering reciprocity and owning your voice, this episode is packed with real talk, laughs, and badass tips you’ll actually want to use.Behavior Concepts Covered: Fixed Time ScheduleNoncontingent reinforcementPairing2025-06-231h 07
L'entreprise de demainStatut vs pouvoir : les secrets des leaders les plus influents - Alison FragaleComment certains leaders inspirent, mobilisent et font avancer les choses… sans aucun pouvoir hiérarchique ?Parce que le leadership ne repose plus sur le contrôle, mais sur le respect et la posture.Dans cet épisode, je reçois Alison Fragale, psychologue organisationnelle, professeure à l’Université de Caroline du Nord et autrice du livre Likeable Badass — un ouvrage découvert grâce à Adam Grant, et que je recommande depuis à tous les managers.Ce livre met des mots justes sur ce que j’observe chaque jour en entreprise : le statut, c’est-à-dire le respect que l’on vous accorde...2025-06-2047 min
Your Working LifeHow to Be a Likeable Badass with Alison Fragale Alison Fragle episode: Distances by Beat Mekanik (source: Free Music Archive) (CC BY) ALISON FRAGALE, PhD Speaker. Professor. Compulsive Organizer. Website www.alisonfragale.com Newsletter alisonfragale.substack.com ALISON FRAGALE is the Mary Farley Ames Lee Distinguished Scholar of Organizational Behavior at the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina. Her scholarship has been published in the most prestigious academic journals in her field, and featured in prominent media outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Financial Times, Boston Globe, and Inc. She i...2025-06-1827 min
Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques210. First Impression to Lasting Impact: Use Status StrategicallyCareer success takes a status boost, not a power grab.How do you chart the career course you’ve always imagined? According to Alison Fragale, it’s about gaining influence through status, power, and ultimately, being “a likeable badass.”As a research psychologist, professor, speaker, and author, Fragale is on a mission to help women take control of their careers. In her book Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve, she argues that most people have it backwards when pursuing career advancement. "We have talked for a long time [about] getting more power,"...2025-06-1727 min
Menttium MattersBuilding Professional Status & Power with Dr. Alison FragaleResearch psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Alison Fragale shares science-backed strategies for building professional status and power. Learn how to overcome imposter syndrome, master authentic self-promotion, and use her "brag and thank" technique to advance your career. Alison breaks down the difference between power and status, reveals creative storytelling methods (including her viral out-of-office strategy), and explains why mentorship matters at every career stage. Perfect for professionals looking to gain recognition and influence in their workplace.
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Hack Your HappinessHow To Go After What You Want & Get It (with a Former Google Executive): Jenny WoodShe left Google to chase something even bigger. Jenny Wood is a former Google executive, now bestselling author and keynote speaker! Jenny joins Mercedes and Anastasia for a conversation all about her nine traits to going after what you want, and getting it. Jenny dives into: What it means to focus on the BIG picture (and how to do this)Hacks to overcome shameHer advice for communicating your needs and wants.Plus, Jenny takes us behind-the-scenes of Google, describing what it's *really* like to work at one of the most innovative companies, & her greatest lessons from her time...2025-06-1254 min
Do Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenHow to Become A Likeable BadassCan you be likeable and a badass at the same time? Bestselling author and award-winning professor Alison Fragale answers this question with a resounding “Yes!” Join us in this engaging conversation as we uncover the scientific secrets of blending respect with approachability. Alison shares insights from her groundbreaking book, "Likeable Badass," where she combines her expertise in management consulting and organizational psychology to help individuals—especially women—master the art of influence and negotiation. Discover how you can leverage the science of status to enhance career success and life satisfaction.Get ready to explore the deli...2025-05-2957 min
Money Isn’t Scary - Money Mindset, Money Anxiety, Intentional Spending, Saving Money, Money ManagementHow To Elevate Your Status and Get the Success You Deserve with Alison FragaleThis week on the show, I'm sharing my conversation with Alison Fragale. As a research psychologist, award-winning professor, international keynote speaker and author, Alison provides actionable advice in the areas of status, power, negotiation and influence.
Alison and I discuss status - why it matters and how to get it, strategies to help us find a balance between being assertive and warm, and how we use this approach when it comes to our own money and advocating for ourselves in salary and compensation discussions.
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Website: AlisonFragale.com
Book: Likeable Badass: How...2025-05-1450 min
THE JUNGLEAlison Fragale, Ph.D. - Professor at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business SchoolThis episode features a conversation with Alison Fragale, Ph.D., Professor at UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School and author of the national bestseller Likeable Badass—a compelling exploration of the science behind gender bias and stereotypes, and how to change them. Beyond the book, we discuss how individuals can shape how they’re perceived, how leaders can create environments that bring out the best in others, and how we can nurture these skills in the next generation of leaders.2025-05-0548 min
Broadway Vocal Coach84. Own Your Role: Being the Likable Badass Version of You with Dr. Alison Fragale"You already have worth, we're not trying to trick people into believing that we're something we're not. So, how do I get you to see my skills, talents, and values such that you recognize them and therefore see how being in a relationship with me is mutually beneficial?"Chelsea Wilson chats with Dr. Alison Fragale, author of 'Likable Badass' as she shares powerful insights on building status, authentic self-promotion, and strategic networking. Key tips include: using the 'brag and thank' method to self-promote, the importance of long-term vision, and leveraging relationships for career growth. 🌟 '"Authentic and str...2025-04-2848 min
Negotiate AnythingYou’re Not Missing Skills — You’re Missing Status. Here’s How to Get It, with Alison FragaleYou might be doing everything right — and still not getting the respect you deserve.In this episode, Kwame sits down with psychologist, professor, and author Alison Fragale to expose one of the most overlooked forces in negotiation and career advancement: status. Not money. Not power. Not charisma. But how others perceive your value — and how you can influence that perception.You’ll learn:
What “status” really is (and why it’s more powerful than any tactic)
Why competence isn’t enough if people don’t respect you
How to increase your status before th...2025-04-1537 min
Psychologists Off the Clock399. Likable Badass with Alison FragaleBalancing warmth with assertiveness can feel like an impossible juggling act—too soft, and you're overlooked; too strong, and you're “too much.”Alison Fragale's book, Likable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve, offers practical, research-backed strategies to help women excel at work and in life. In this episode, you'll get to understand the science of power and status, self-promotion without the cringe, and overcoming gender biases with authenticity and confidence. We also include real-world challenges, making this discussion both insightful and refreshingly relatable.Listen and Learn: ...2025-03-1951 minPsychologists Off the Clock399. Likable Badass with Alison FragaleBalancing warmth with assertiveness can feel like an impossible juggling act—too soft, and you're overlooked; too strong, and you're “too much.”Alison Fragale's book, Likable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve, offers practical, research-backed strategies to help women excel at work and in life. In this episode, you'll get to understand the science of power and status, self-promotion without the cringe, and overcoming gender biases with authenticity and confidence. We also include real-world challenges, making this discussion both insightful and refreshingly relatable.Listen and Learn: ...2025-03-1951 minPsychologists Off the Clock399. Likable Badass with Alison FragaleBalancing warmth and assertiveness, Alison Fragale shares how women can succeed with confidence and ease.2025-03-1955 min
Transcripts399. Likable Badass with Alison FragaleBalancing warmth and assertiveness, Alison Fragale shares how women can succeed with confidence and ease.2025-03-1900 min
The Book Marketing Action PodcastAchieving Success as a Debut AuthorIn the first episode of Season 6, Becky is joined by Alison Fragale—bestselling author, research psychologist, award-winning professor, and international keynote speaker—who talks about the remarkable journey of launching her debut book, Likeable Badass. Alison discusses key strategies and initiatives behind her launch, the experience of working with a “Big Five” publisher, and how being proactive and consistent played pivotal roles in her success.During the episode, you’ll learn: About Alison, her background, and her work in the world. What it’s like working with a “Big Five” publisher and how Alison achieved that. Some of the perks tha...2025-03-1132 min
Let's talk Transformation : The business leaders podcastLikeable Badass with Alison FragaleThe easiest time to build your status is when you don’t need anything from somebody..Are you ready to transform your career journey with science-based strategies? What if it wasn’t about power but about status ? A fun & candid conversation with Alison about how as women we can move out of frustration and into personal agency and results in today’s workplace. Navigating the complexities of the workplace can often feel like an intricate dance, especially for women striving to make their mark and navigating status and the use of status can be useful here. Alison...2025-02-1751 min
Made For Moore with Holly J. MooreBeing a Likeable Badass: Understanding Power and StatusHolly and Dr. Alison Fragale discuss the concepts of power and status, particularly in relation to women in the workplace. Fragale emphasizes the importance of being a 'likeable badass' — a combination of warmth and capability — as a means to gain respect and influence. The discussion also touches on the role of external cues in establishing status and the societal pressures surrounding likeability, especially for women. Dr. Fragale argues that while external appearances can help, true status comes from the value one brings to others.Connect with Alison at https://www.instagram.com/alisonfragale and https://alisonfragale.com/Connect with Holl...2025-02-1543 minMade For Moore with Holly J. MooreBeing a Likeable Badass: Understanding Power and StatusHolly and Dr. Alison Fragale discuss the concepts of power and status, particularly in relation to women in the workplace. Fragale emphasizes the importance of being a 'likable badass' — a combination of warmth and capability — as a means to gain respect and influence. The discussion also touches on the role of external cues in establishing status and the societal pressures surrounding likability, especially for women. Dr. Fragale argues that while external appearances can help, true status comes from the value one brings to others.Connect with Alison at https://www.instagram.com/alisonfragale and https://alisonfragale.com/2025-02-1543 min
Crina and Kirsten Get to WorkThe "NO" Challenge: Making Bold Asks, and Aiming For RejectionToday on Crina and Kirsten Get to Work our badass duo gets up close and personal with an exercise created by social scientist, author and speaker Alison Fragale. Fragale has written a great book, How to be a Likeable Badass. Fragale suggests one of the keys to being a likeable badass is asking for what you want—boldly, frequently, and strategically -- and she has developed an exercise on asking - the No Challenge.
The Challenge: Get 10 Nos
The idea? Ask for things you want until you get 10 rejections. Why? Because asking builds resilience and rejection isn’t as p...2025-02-0738 min
The Inner Edge: Leadership, Self-Mastery, and Reinvention for a New EraE91: Why Being a “Likeable Badass” Will Increase Your Status And Effectiveness as a Leader with Alison Fragale“ If there's a starting line of status, women are not starting at the same place. We're starting several steps back because people ascribe more respect to one category [men] than another.” - Alison Fragale If you're a woman leading an organization, you cannot miss this episode. Today, I talk to Alison Fragale, an organizational psychologist, professor, international keynote speaker, and best-selling author who writes and speaks about the challenges women face in organizations. You'll hear Alison talk about how why being a “likeable badass” will help you increase your status and effectiveness as a leader. W...2025-02-0627 min
Smart Dating Academy - The PodcastUnlocking Authentic Confidence for Dating and Beyond with Alison FragaleIn this electrifying episode, I sit down with the brilliant Alison Fragale—a professor, distinguished scholar of organizational behavior at UNC Chapel Hill, and the powerhouse author behind the transformative book Likable Badass. Alison brings her sharp insights and relatable wisdom to help us understand the delicate balance between being liked and being respected, and how we can do BOTH to maximize results in personal and professional lives! Great advice across the board, for life AND love!
We talked about:
HOW to be a likable badass! What the difference is between being likable and being respected—and why...2025-01-2747 min
Empowering WorkplacesPractical Advice on How to get Ahead in Business as a Likeable BadassIn this episode of Empowering Workplaces, we welcome Dr. Alison Fragale, renowned psychologist, professor, and author of Likeable Badass: How Women Get to the Success They Deserve. Dr. Fragale shares advice on ways women in particular can achieve professional success. In particular she talks about building confidence, overcoming biases, and embracing your inner “likeable badass.”Some particular topics we discussed were:Practical tips on asking for raises and promotions.Advice for navigating complex office politics and advice for women who feel they must choose between being liked and being respected?What allies—both men and women—can do to suppo...2025-01-1542 min
The Lonely OfficeHow To Be A Likeable Badass At WorkWhen high-achieving Meghana discovered her stellar work at Instagram wasn't enough to impress leadership, she learned a crucial lesson: success isn't just about what you do—it's about how you tell your story.Together with psychologist and author Allison Fragale, we explore the delicate balance between being likeable and assertive at work. Are you undermining your own success by staying quiet about your achievements? And what's the secret to promoting yourself without coming across as arrogant?Connect with Alison FragaleHosts: Matt Su...2025-01-1521 min
Curious Minds at WorkCM 281: Alison Fragale on Women and SuccessIf you’re a woman in the workplace, you know the deck is rarely stacked in your favor. For example, promotions are harder to come by. The gender wage gap is real. And power can feel elusive.
Psychology professor and researcher, Alison Fragale, has studied the power problem for decades. What she’s figured out is that the solution lies with status. But, as she argues in her book, Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve, if women shift their focus to cultivating status, they get further ahead in solving the power problem.
Alison Fragale has unlocked the key...2024-12-1551 min
10 Seconds To AirHow To Be A Likeable Badass with Alison FragaleWomen need two things to be “a likeable badass,” status and power.Alison Fragale, PhD is an organizational psychologist. She is a professor at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Business school, and the author of the best-selling book, Likeable Badass, How Women Get The Success They Deserve.In this episode, Fragale shares her research and tells us what to do to become a likeable badass.Book: Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They DeserveWeb: https://alisonfragale.com/about/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alisonfragale/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG1_DIh33LfXaiEiOscEyGQInstagram: https://www.in...2024-12-1151 min
SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay#242 The Psychology of Status (Especially how it Relates to Women) | Dr. Alison FragaleStatus. It’s something we want but might have difficulty admitting its presence or acknowledging we want it.
Except it’s pretty much always around us and, according to my guest, it’s a fundamental human need. It can drive the levels to which we receive respect and how we think about ourselves.
Dr. Alison Fragale (https://alisonfragale.com/) is a professor at the University of North Carolina, a keynote speaker, and the author of a book I loved called Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve. I’m not alone in my love for...2024-12-1036 min
Women at WorkWe’re Asking for (and Getting) What We WantWhat’s on your work wish list? A conference or training? A higher performance rating or salary or job title? Feedback from someone you respect? A project you’d like to lead? Clearer communication from your boss? Or maybe an extension on a deadline?
These are the sorts of things that Amy Gallo and four listeners asked for (and mostly got) when they did Alison Fragale’s “nos challenge” from our episode “To Get What You Want, Be Both Assertive and Warm.” These were the rules: ask different colleagues for something they have the power to give you and that y...2024-12-0943 min
The Opposite of Small Talk169. Strategizing Success with Alison Fragale, PhDAt this time of year when we are celebrating the holidays with much socializing and networking, this week’s guests would likely suggest that, amongst the merriment, we should also be prioritizing self promotion and peer promotion. Alison Fragale, PhD, scholar, author, research psychologist, and award winning professor sits down to discuss how you can demonstrate warmth and competence to become a likeable badass and get the success you deserve. Alison shares her own journey from management consultant to professor in Organizational Psychology, focusing on helping women navigate career challenges; shares how through her professional experience and rese...2024-12-0447 min
Career ContessaWhy Status Is More Important Than Power—And How to Improve ItMany people think that success comes from gaining power, but it's actually status that leads to long-term achievement and influence. Discover how to enhance your status from organizational psychologist and author of 'Likable Badass', Alison Fragale.The science behind status and why it’s more important than powerStrategies for gaining and maintaining status at workHow to use your status to build valuable relationships.Show NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Guest Resources:Alison Fra...2024-12-0330 min
Workday Playdate266: What Does It Take for Women to Gain Respect, Power, and Influence in the Workplace? Alison Fragale Spills the TeaWhat if the key to unlocking your full potential wasn’t just about working harder or climbing the ladder, but about understanding the invisible forces that shape how others see you? In today's episode, Erin dives into a transformative conversation with Alison Fragale, an expert on power, status, and the subtle art of influence. Her groundbreaking insights from her book, Likeable Badass, offer a powerful roadmap for navigating life’s unspoken rules with authenticity, strategy, and even a little bit of fun. In this episode, Erin and Alison unpack the dynamics of power and...2024-11-2749 min
Triangle Tweener TalksDr. Alison Fragale: Author of Likeable Badass and UNC Professor and Assistant DeanWhat does it take to embrace your unique strengths, navigate the dynamics of power and status, and achieve the success you deserve?In this episode of Triangle Tweener Talks, we sit down with Dr. Alison Fragale, author of Likable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve. Alison is a distinguished professor at UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School and a former McKinsey consultant with deep expertise in organizational psychology. Her mission? To empower female founders—and leaders of all genders—to build influence, negotiate effectively, and claim their rightful place at the table.We discuss the co...2024-11-2658 min
Undercurrent StoriesThe Art of Getting the Success You Deserve: Alison FragaleIn this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Alison Fragale—behavioural scientist, professor, and author of the groundbreaking book, Likeable Badass.Alison shares her expertise on what it takes to build respect, wield influence, and navigate the challenges of modern workplaces with confidence and authenticity. We discuss the fascinating psychology behind status, unpack the balance between warmth and competence, and learn why self-promotion isn’t just important—it’s essential. Plus, Alison offers practical exercises to help you negotiate better, advocate for yourself, and build meaningful relationships. Whether you’re aiming to level up in your car...2024-11-2047 min
How To Academy PodcastPsychologist Alison Fragale - How Women Can Get the Success They DeserveHow do you balance kindness and competence in the workplace? How can you get the success you deserve, earn credit for your accomplishments, and navigate complex office politics without antagonising your colleagues?Over decades of research, behavioural scientist Alison Fragale encountered these recurring questions from high-powered and early-career women alike, determining that many women’s workplace issues boil down to the perception of others. Now she joins us to share her insights, offering actionable strategies that can help women elevate their esteem, all while remaining authentic to themselves. Learn more ab...2024-11-181h 06
The Art of CharmLikable Badass (Respect & Influence In The Office) | Alison FragaleIn today's episode, we cover the art of negotiation, power dynamics, and effective leadership with Dr. Alison Fragale, a leading authority in organizational behavior. As a distinguished professor at the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Alison has dedicated her career to understanding how individuals acquire and exercise power and status within organizations. She is the author of the insightful new book, "Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve," combining her rich academic background with real-world applications, Alison empowers women to assert themselves authentically and achieve their career goals. 2024-11-181h 13
Slate NewsWell, Now: Being a “Likeable Badass” Could Improve Your HealthHow do women gain social influence? Understanding this is crucial because research shows they often face unique challenges in having their voices heard and their expertise recognized, even in highly qualified fields like medicine. The consequences of this could be dire, both for female patients and their healthcare providers.On this week’s episode of Well, Now, Kavita and Maya talk with psychologist Alison Fragale about the science behind effective social influence. Her new book is Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve.If you liked this episode, check out...2024-11-1752 min
Slate AdviceWell, Now: Being a “Likeable Badass” Could Improve Your HealthHow do women gain social influence? Understanding this is crucial because research shows they often face unique challenges in having their voices heard and their expertise recognized, even in highly qualified fields like medicine. The consequences of this could be dire, both for female patients and their healthcare providers.On this week’s episode of Well, Now, Kavita and Maya talk with psychologist Alison Fragale about the science behind effective social influence. Her new book is Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve.If you liked this episode, check out...2024-11-1352 min
Slate Daily FeedWell, Now: Being a “Likeable Badass” Could Improve Your HealthHow do women gain social influence? Understanding this is crucial because research shows they often face unique challenges in having their voices heard and their expertise recognized, even in highly qualified fields like medicine. The consequences of this could be dire, both for female patients and their healthcare providers.On this week’s episode of Well, Now, Kavita and Maya talk with psychologist Alison Fragale about the science behind effective social influence. Her new book is Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve.If you liked this episode, check out...2024-11-1352 min
Slate Gender and SocietyWell, Now: Being a “Likeable Badass” Could Improve Your HealthHow do women gain social influence? Understanding this is crucial because research shows they often face unique challenges in having their voices heard and their expertise recognized, even in highly qualified fields like medicine. The consequences of this could be dire, both for female patients and their healthcare providers.On this week’s episode of Well, Now, Kavita and Maya talk with psychologist Alison Fragale about the science behind effective social influence. Her new book is Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve.If you liked this episode, check out...2024-11-1352 min
Slate BooksWell, Now: Being a “Likeable Badass” Could Improve Your HealthHow do women gain social influence? Understanding this is crucial because research shows they often face unique challenges in having their voices heard and their expertise recognized, even in highly qualified fields like medicine. The consequences of this could be dire, both for female patients and their healthcare providers.On this week’s episode of Well, Now, Kavita and Maya talk with psychologist Alison Fragale about the science behind effective social influence. Her new book is Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve.If you liked this episode, check out...2024-11-1352 min
Slate CareersWell, Now: Being a “Likeable Badass” Could Improve Your HealthHow do women gain social influence? Understanding this is crucial because research shows they often face unique challenges in having their voices heard and their expertise recognized, even in highly qualified fields like medicine. The consequences of this could be dire, both for female patients and their healthcare providers.On this week’s episode of Well, Now, Kavita and Maya talk with psychologist Alison Fragale about the science behind effective social influence. Her new book is Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve.If you liked this episode, check out...2024-11-1352 min
Well, NowBeing a "Likeable Badass" Could Improve Your HealthHow do women gain social influence? Understanding this is crucial because research shows they often face unique challenges in having their voices heard and their expertise recognized, even in highly qualified fields like medicine. The consequences of this could be dire, both for female patients and their healthcare providers.On this week’s episode of Well, Now, Kavita and Maya talk with psychologist Alison Fragale about the science behind effective social influence. Her new book is Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve.If you liked this episode, check out...2024-11-1352 min
Slate CultureWell, Now: Being a “Likeable Badass” Could Improve Your HealthHow do women gain social influence? Understanding this is crucial because research shows they often face unique challenges in having their voices heard and their expertise recognized, even in highly qualified fields like medicine. The consequences of this could be dire, both for female patients and their healthcare providers.On this week’s episode of Well, Now, Kavita and Maya talk with psychologist Alison Fragale about the science behind effective social influence. Her new book is Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve.If you liked this episode, check out...2024-11-1352 min
ON AIR WITH ELLA | Women's Wellness384: Power, Status & the Art of Self-Promotion - Alison Fragale is a Likeable Badass "Resources follow respect."Alison Fragale explains that to be respected and valued, people need to be recognized for their warmth (likeability) and their ability to get things done (bad-assery). A "likeable badass" is someone who is seen as both warm and capable. This duality is essential for women, who often face challenges in being perceived as competent, especially in the workplace. Alison is giving us LOADS of tips we can use NOW from her book which is officially my favorite read of 2024.🌟 Guest: @AlisonFragale📝 Show notes: www.onairella.com/post/384-likeable-badass📖...2024-11-1242 min
Career Blast in a HalfHow To Be A Likeable Badass And Why It Matters I Alison FragaleYou want more power.
But, here's what you're missing
Power isn’t earned respect
Power doesn’t mean value either.
This week's conversation with Allison Fragale, best-selling author of Likeable Badass: How Women Get The Success They Deserve, reveals three game-changing insights about power, status, and success.
The Power Trap
> Power without status is like having keys to a room nobody wants to enter.
> Think about it, when did you ever enthusiastically follow someone because of their title?
> Status comes before power - it...2024-11-0639 min
Event ExperienceGrand opening glory: Anh Nguyen amazes with the launch of BMO Centre in CalgaryIn this episode of Event Experience by Bizzabo, host Rachel Moore talks to Anh Nguyen, principal and co-founder of Spark Event Collective, about her team’s success with the grand opening of the BMO Centre in Calgary, Alberta. Anh shares her insights on managing large-scale events and emphasizing the importance of guiding guests through the experience, which included using over 300 entertainers to create flash mob transitions. She discusses the goals of the event, targeting current and prospective clients of the convention center, and highlights the collaborative effort required, involving a team of specialized senior event professionals. The epi...2024-11-0436 minWomen at WorkTo Get What You Want, Be Both Assertive and WarmWhen you’ve gone after something you want, like a promotion or less boring work, did you follow the typical advice to lean hard into your confident, forceful side? When you’re interacting with people at work, how often do you find yourself deflecting praise, downplaying your accomplishments, or responding “busy!” when someone asks how you’re doing? We often make a tradeoff between being likable and being strong, but is it possible to be both assertive and warm?
Alison Fragale, a professor of organizational behavior, says yes. She argues that women can—and should—embrace warmth and assertiven...2024-10-2837 min
Case Interview Preparation & Management Consulting | Strategy | Critical Thinking722: The Playbook for Winning the Status Game (with Alison Fragale, Distinguished Scholar of Organizational Behavior)Welcome to an interview with the author of Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve, Alison Fragale. In her book, Alison addresses the 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? Alison Fragale is the Mary Farley Ames Lee Distinguished Scholar of Organizational Behavior at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Kenan-Flagler Business School. As a...2024-10-2347 min
Working ItHow to network without being inauthenticThe idea of networking makes many of us shudder. But connecting with colleagues doesn’t have to mean cold emails and awkward encounters. Alison Fragale tells host Isabel Berwick how ‘strategic socialising’ can help us make genuinely helpful connections at work. They’re joined by Natasha Wood, head of strategy at the FT’s events business, FT Live. Natasha explains how joining colleagues in an ekiden — or long-distance relay race — helped her boost her professional status after coming back from maternity leave.Want more? Free links:Top ways to be a super schmoozerWorkplace fr...2024-10-2317 min
UnseriousBecoming a Likeable Badass with Dr. Alison FragaleAt work, we all want to be respected, heard, and taken seriously. But for people from non-dominant groups, especially women, gaining respect is anything but straightforward. How can one be seen as competent and assertive, without being labeled as aggressive—or maybe worse, unlikeable? In this first episode of Season 3, J.B. and Molly are joined by Dr. Alison Fragale, distinguished professor of organizational psychology and author of Likeable Badass, to discuss practical ways women, and their allies and managers, can shift perceptions of status, power, and likeability in the workplace."Status exists only in ot...2024-10-1739 min