"Self-reflection, vulnerability, acknowledgment of the
effects of work on one’s well-being—these are admirable qualities in a
leader of any company. And it is important, in a culture that too often
rewards work at the expense of well-being, to discuss openly the often
unsustainable results of that culture.
But as I watched the responses to
Musk’s tell-all roll in, I tried to imagine what would happen if a
female CEO of a major company gave a similar interview. How would she be
perceived?
Both
men and women take a risk when they reveal stressors or struggles, but
their candor doesn’t usually garner the same reaction. For women, the
risks of being open are far greater, and they can manifest in tangible
ways."
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