‘Soft skills’ advice is needed, especially with ‘double bind’ issues.
By Ida O. Abbott
Sponsoring Women: What Men Need to Know
Feedback is important at any level of professional development.
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But for a woman trying to become a leader, honest, clear and practical feedback is essential. She needs to know both how well she is performing and how to project the image she wants others to have of her.