Gender stereotypes in Communication (Yes, we’re going there!)

HOW MUCH we talk – It’s not what you probably think. In fact, it might be the opposite! (See more below…)

Our communication GOALS – Can you guess who’s “task-oriented” and who’s “relationship-oriented”?

Our VOICES – Two words: Go Deep.

Our LISTENING SKILLS – The anatomy of our ears is identical. Yet somehow, our listening is not. 

Our NON-VERBAL communication – As Judith points out, women make themselves small. Can you guess who’s better at reading body language?

Our CONFIDENCE – Everyone suffers from imposter syndrome!

If you’re looking for more on gender differences in communication, HERE’s my summary of the research.
I leave you with this last amusing insight. Starting with a QUESTION:
Can you guess the topic of my #1 most viewed post on social media?

Over 22K people viewed my LinkedIn post where I shared a Forbes article about what the head of the Tokyo Olympics thinks about gender stereotypes and communication:
Yoshiro Mori used 38 words:
“Board of directors meetings with many women take a lot of time. When you increase the number of female executive members, if their speaking time isn’t restricted to a certain extent, they have difficulty finishing, which is annoying.”
I use THREE:
“Do the research.”
Now you’ve done your research. You’ve heard Judith’s insights about how men’s and women’s communication may vary, and to what we can aspire. You’ve also learned more about what the research says. Onward!
Please forward this email to your friends who might like help with their communication skills (and/or their gender stereotypes!). Thank you.