It's Not You, It's the Workplace: Women's Conflict at Work and the Bias that Built it

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Why is it that many women believe that working with other women is harder than working with men? A clue: it's not because women actually are harder to work with. After decades of working to help women to succeed at work, Andie Kramer and Al Harris noticed the same thing over and over again: Women's relationships with other women are causing conflict in the workplace and this is hindering careers across the board. Their research demonstrates that at the root of these clashes lie stereotypes, toxic assumptions and societal expectations about how women should behave. Through extensive research and hundreds of interviews, Andie and Al have identified the most fraught scenarios of women working for, working with, supervising, and collaborating with other women. It's Not You, It's the Workplace provides practical, immediately usable techniques that will allow women to develop strong networks that will foster their career success and organizations to structure their policies and practices - unlocking the potential of women in team situations. The companies that succeed in the future will be those where bias no longer blocks women's career satisfaction or advancement to leadership.

Alton B. Harris (Author) Alton B. Harris (Al) was a founding partner of a successful law firm. He speaks broadly about promoting diversity and overcoming stereotypes and biases. Al is co-author of the book Breaking Through Bias: Communication Techniques for Women to Succeed at Work. Andrea S. Kramer (Author) Andrea S. Kramer is a partner in an international law firm. Her work helping women achieve career success is nationally recognized. She is co-author of the book Breaking Through Bias: Communication Techniques for Women to Succeed at Work.

Andie and Al touch on a topic that is a raw nerve to so many. With specific focus on the biases women encounter with each other in the workplace, they have dissected the issue and its effects, providing an actionable roadmap for change. This book is a must for any executive looking to make real change and achieve gender equity in their organization.--Julie M. Howard, CEO Navigant