Remove inhibiting pressures.When inhibiting pressures aren’t a factor, people will behave differently. For example, Matt shares that women don’t shy away from asking for raises because they don’t want them. Really, it’s due to the inhibiting pressures that come with them (such as women being less likely to get raises and being socialized not to ask). When those pressures are removed, women are more likely to ask for raises.
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Brittany Harris
9/28/2020 09:46:54 am
I feel like this is something we all already know. By removing negative or inhibiting pressures, it would make sense that it would be easier to partake in that behavior. If there were no consequences for crimes, people would be more influenced to partake in criminal activity. If people were not so worried about judgement or rude remarks, they would be more likely to speak up or speak in front of people.
Stephanie Bolton
9/28/2020 12:51:33 pm
I agree, Brittany. This is a very hard thing to change because for some of us it was ingrained in us. It's not just women either- men experience this, too. Imagine a man who's wife has a good paying job, so he stays home to watch their kids. A lot of people will assume he is uneducated, unmotivated, or not being the provider. But if he was a woman- it would just be accepted and no one would raise an eyebrow. We call them "Mr. Mom"- when really they're trying their best to remove those inhibiting pressures placed upon them and just trying to be the best parent and partner they can.
Wilson Marseilles
9/28/2020 09:03:48 pm
I had never heard of the website he mentioned to help women with the knowledge and confidence to ask. Very impressive and encouraging to hear an average of $8k in raises for each one.
Wilson Marseilles
9/28/2020 09:05:30 pm
I just realized I had my pressures backwards. The above comments about the Small Biz Connection should actually be under adding promoting pressures. Comments are closed.
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