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 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. 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 01:46 Welcoming Alison Fragale 02:39 The Concept of Likable Badass 03:39 Building Social Capital 04:09 Self-Promotion Strategies 07:23 The Power of Other Promotion 09:18 Asking for Promotion 14:43 Effective Email Responders 19:01 The Role of Public Speaking 22:04 Preparing for Generational Shifts in CRE 26:43 Navigating Parenthood and Career Decisions 27:08 Balancing Career and Family Life 29:32 Adapting the Workforce for Women 30:18 Advocating for Work-Life Balance 32:39 Supporting Women in Male-Dominated Industries 34:06 The Importance of Lifting Others Up 37:02 The Power of Individual Impact 38:36 Agree or Disagree: Thought-Provoking Statements 45:39 Future Plans and Final Thoughts 50:46 Podcast Conclusion and Takeaways Guest | Alison Fragale LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisonfragale/ Website: https://alisonfragale.com/ Order Likeable Badass: https://alisonfragale.com/book/ Book Alison as a Speaker: https://alisonfragale.com/speaking/ Host | Allison S. Weiss LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonsweiss/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonsweiss/ Website: <a...
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