Men and women behave very differently when they first enter a boardroom. The men identify the alpha person in the room, then position themselves in relation to the alpha. Every man will take a seat indicative of his perceived rank in the hierarchy.
Once the meeting begins, rank is confirmed by who speaks the most quickly and confidently. Extroverts and quick processors have an edge. Introverts and slow processors are at a disadvantage.
Women are expected to find their place in this patriarchal ranking system. That’s why there are books targeted to women with titles like, Lean In and, Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office. If they refuse to play by the rules, the women are summarily dismissed.
Other even more unsavory determinations are also made when men first walk into a room. If they are straight males, they are inclined to sexualize females. There are exceptions. Men do…
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