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

GENDER STEREOTYPES in Communication (Yes, we’re going there!)
March 1, 2022Newsletter

Gender stereotypes are everywhere.
You’ve probably heard the expression, “Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus.” This was the title of a best-selling book published in 1992, billed as a guide to understanding the opposite sex.

So, are men and women really from different planets? No, of course not! However, men and women often DO have different communication styles.

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Calm down.
We can learn a lot from each other!
Read on to learn:

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  3 things WOMEN often get WRONG in their communication, according to Judith Humphrey
  
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  The COMMUNICATION MINDSET to which we can all aspire
  
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  What the RESEARCH says: 6 ways mens’ and women’s communication styles might differ
  

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Yes, we’re doing this. 
Let’s go!
Let’s Step-it-Up, Ladies!
In PART 2 of my conversation with communication skills expert Judith Humphrey, she highlights 3 negative stereotypes regarding how women often communicate:
 Women often make themselves small
Women tend to talk more about their hard work
Women typically don’t assume people will listen 

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***It’s very important to note that these stereotypes are GENERALIZATIONS, and do not apply to every individual. However, we can learn a lot from these stereotypes to help us improve our communication effectiveness!
Ask yourself:
Do I do any of these things?
1. Women make themselves SMALL

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