How Feminine Power Works
Infiltrating The Beehive
note from the wildernet: The article is a bit provocative, but I have definitely observed some of these behaviors in the wild. However, I don't think these behaviors are as strictly gendered (I have met many aggressive women and passive-aggressive men). The people who are the most effective at leveraging power are adept at utilizing both direct and indirect forms of power when the situation demands it.
Discussions
- How to get what you want without being a manipulative asshole
Like I said in my note, I think that the most effective people are those who understand when to use direct, aggressive power, and when to use indirect, soft power.
However, I find for myself that people are much more likely to respect my position if I am extremely direct. I…