The Moon Doesn’t Apologize—and Neither Should You!
I hit a nerve! Last month’s newsletter on The Likeability Trap sparked a flood of responses from women—and men—who opened up about their deep need to be liked and how that has shaped their personalities, choices, and the way they show up in the world.
Particularly for women, it often goes off the rails when the desire to be liked overrides what leadership demands: making unpopular decisions, speaking hard truths, and openly disagreeing.
This month, I’m zeroing in on how to navigate the narrow band of acceptable communication and behavior with authenticity—how to hold authority without apology by being both warm and strong.


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