This month’s book: The Likability Trap

Alicia Menedez has observed that women are stuck in an impossible bind: Be nice, but not too nice. Be successful, but not too successful. Just be likable—whatever that means?

At work, strong women are criticized for being cold, and warm women are seen as pushovers. In The Likability Trap, Menendez examines this fundamental paradox and empowers readers to let go of old rules and reimagine leadership rather than reinventing themselves.

What cultural patterns are holding us back? How can we value our unique talents and styles instead of muting them?

Join us for a fun, lively conversation with nonprofit leaders and fundraisers. We'll discuss what we've learned from the book and how we're applying it to our day-to-day lives.

Here's a link to order the book.

Note: This will be an interactive, small-group event. Don't have time to read the book? No worries! Join us anyway to share your experiences and learn from others.

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Have books piling up on your nightstand? Join the Aperio book club to start reading through them! Each month, we’ll meet (virtually) to discuss our book of the month and takeaways for our work and lives.