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EPISODE · Aug 21, 2025 · 53 MIN

Likable Badass: Insights from Alison Fragale on Success and Influence

from The Spotlight – A Women Speak CRE Podcast

Likable Badass: Insights from Alison Fragale on Success and Influence&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In this episode of the Spotlight A Women Speak CRE podcast, host Allison Weiss interviews Alison Fragale, an organizational psychologist, professor at the University of North Carolina, and bestselling author of 'Likable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve.' The discussion centers around building social capital through an authentic, yet strategic framework of self-promotion, promotion of others, and asking for promotion. Alison also delves into the challenges and strategies for women in male-dominated industries, the importance of bringing your authentic self to work, and how to navigate career transitions. Listen in for additional insights on the role of public speaking, the evolving workplace dynamics in commercial real estate, and practical advice for women aiming for leadership roles amidst the large demographic shifts impacting the CRE industry in the next 5-10 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest&nbsp;01:46 Welcoming Alison Fragale&nbsp;02:39 The Concept of Likable Badass&nbsp;03:39 Building Social Capital&nbsp;04:09 Self-Promotion Strategies&nbsp;07:23 The Power of Other Promotion&nbsp;09:18 Asking for Promotion&nbsp;14:43 Effective Email Responders&nbsp;19:01 The Role of Public Speaking&nbsp;22:04 Preparing for Generational Shifts in CRE&nbsp;26:43 Navigating Parenthood and Career Decisions&nbsp;27:08 Balancing Career and Family Life&nbsp;29:32 Adapting the Workforce for Women&nbsp;30:18 Advocating for Work-Life Balance&nbsp;32:39 Supporting Women in Male-Dominated Industries&nbsp;34:06 The Importance of Lifting Others Up&nbsp;37:02 The Power of Individual Impact&nbsp;38:36 Agree or Disagree: Thought-Provoking Statements&nbsp;45:39 Future Plans and Final Thoughts&nbsp;50:46 Podcast Conclusion and Takeaways&nbsp;&nbsp;Guest | Alison Fragale&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisonfragale/&nbsp;Website: https://alisonfragale.com/&nbsp;Order Likeable Badass: https://alisonfragale.com/book/&nbsp;Book Alison as a Speaker: https://alisonfragale.com/speaking/&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Host | Allison S. Weiss&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonsweiss/&nbsp;&nbsp;Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonsweiss/&nbsp;Website: <a...

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