Why I am not your Badass Boss babe
Martina Ercoli
Senior Program Manager EMEA DI&B People Partner @NVIDIA | HR Lecturer | Keynote Speaker on how Philosophy and Neuroscience can foster wellbeing and belonging
Today, March 8th, is International Women's Day, and this year's theme is #EmbraceEquity. While it's admirable for a woman to aspire to leadership or success in the workplace, it's important to recognize the systemic barriers that prevent many women from achieving their full potential. Despite the persistent gender pay gaps and lack of representation in top positions, there seems to be an overwhelming pressure on women to prove their worth by climbing the corporate ladder or becoming a leader. However, this pressure can create a dangerous effect of making women feel like they must conform to society's expectations to prove their worth.
There are countless books, podcasts, articles, and workshops on how to Lean-In, become a Badass Boss Babe, and achieve success. While these resources aim to empower women, they can also promote a toxic relationship with work that prioritizes success over personal well-being. Instead of striving for more, we need to start normalizing that it's okay to take a step back, prioritize self-care, and enjoy the simple pleasures in life. Success shouldn't come at the cost of our mental and physical health.
To combat this toxic work culture, we need to advocate for policies that promote equity and inclusivity, such as pay transparency and family-friendly work arrangements. We need to create a work environment where men and women can strive for leadership positions without sacrificing their well-being. Additionally, we need to advocate for the idea that not everyone needs to strive for leadership to make a difference in the world. Strength comes in many forms, and each of us has our unique talents and abilities.
Let's fight against the urge of society to tell us that we're not valuable or worthy of recognition if we don't conform to a narrow definition of success. Our unique gifts and talents make us strong women, and we have the power to make a positive impact on the world in our way.
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As for me, I stopped conforming to society's expectations and embraced my strengths, and my relationship with my job and career has never been better.
Business Consultant. Sales, Operations, CRM, Talent Aquisition, Building a Skilled Workforce, Sales and Tech Enablement, HR Operations, Go to Market Strategy and Business Development Strategy. Cloud, Prince2,Agile,ML, +
2 年Agree! I asked someone recently, "Before you critique how I lead, ask yourself; If the other Senior Men here behaved the exact same way, would you tell them to change or would you praise them?" I got a blank stare and silence then just the response of. "Well I didn't expect that, i'll need to think that over." That person never came back to me and never brought it up again. Leadership isn't copying someone else like Steve Jobs or Mr. Bezos. Leadership is something you come to on your own, with your unique skills and willingness to grow for your team and self. Women adjusting to the societal views that got us here in the first place isn't the answer.
Helping companies scale, hiring and developing top talent. People Strategist, Speaker, Podcaster, Mentor and Board Advisor
2 年You be you my friend, once we have the power to recognize and embrace that we can be who we want to be and not who we are told to be, that is real power! Thank you for sharing this great piece.
?Man muss Nichts im Leben fürchten, man muss nur alles verstehen.? (Marie Sk?odowska Curie)
2 年Yaaaaasass! Embracing diversity also means embracing the diversity of “success” and “career”. Thank you for that text, Martina. ????
Senior Technical Recruiter
2 年love this sentence! "Our unique gifts and talents make us strong women, and we have the power to make a positive impact on the world in our way."
Global Marketing Expert & Partner/Client Success Development specialist | Customer Lifetime value | Retention & Loyalty | Ex Amazon | Ex Vodafone
2 年couldn’t agree more