How the Networking Double Standard Hurts Women Leaders

Episode 44 of Women at Work with Fexingo examines the networking double standard—where women are seen as 'schmoozing' while men are 'building relationships.' Lucas and Luna unpack a 2025 Harvard Business School study showing that women who network proactively receive 30% lower performance ratings than men who do the same. They discuss the 'warmth-competence' trade-off, real-world tactics like the 'two-for-one' approach (bringing a colleague), and how managers can design inclusive events. Plus, a candid moment about listener support keeping the show ad-free. #NetworkingDoubleStandard #WomenLeaders #GenderBias #CareerAdvice #ProfessionalNetworking #WarmthCompetenceTradeOff #HarvardBusinessSchool #PerformanceRatings #WomenAtWork #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #CareerPodcast #GenderEquity #Leadership #WorkplaceBias #VisibilityDebt #SponsorshipGap #WomenInBusiness Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo