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Confidence and risk‑takingworkshopFebruary 9, 2017
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Today’s presenter
City & State New York 40 under 40 Rising Star 2016
Marie Zimmerman KPMG Audit Partner
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Now is the time for action
– Margaret Thatcher
Power is like being a lady… if you have to tell people you are, you aren’t.
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Today’s agenda
Confidence and risk-taking3
Wrap‑up and close6
Breakout #1: Tale of two staffers2
Breaking the cycle and personal action commitment5
Introducing the confidence gap
Breakout #2: Getting personal about risk‑taking4
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Do you recognize yourself?Senior women struggle with the power equation
A senior manager is asked to give up a seat on a key strategic committee…the executive says the group is just too large and he wants to keep only the most “engaged” members.
The leader of a highly profitable division is passed over for a promotion…they were viewed as not fully participating in executive meetings where you have to “shout to be heard.”
A colleague stops by after a meeting with some advice: “Stop acting like a facilitator. You need to express your own point of view”.
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The path to female leadership
KPMG Women’s Leadership Survey, www.KPMG.com/WomensLeadership, June 2015
2,410 Professional working women— Working women ages 25–64— College Educated, 2‑year,
4‑year or advanced degrees— Working full‑time
604 College women— College women ages 18–24— Currently enrolled part‑time or
full‑time, pursuing 2‑year, 4‑year or advanced degrees
— Not working full‑time
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Cited confidence and determination
as top characteristics of
leaders
Personally identify as being confident
today
Identify with being successful
Feel empowered today
63% 49% 36% 27%
Confidence and leadership
KPMG Women’s Leadership Survey, www.KPMG.com/WomensLeadership, June 2015
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Percentage of women that do not feel confident asking for…
KPMG Women’s Leadership Survey, www.KPMG.com/WomensLeadership, June 2015
92%Sponsors
76%Access to Senior Leadership
69%A Career Path Plan
61%A Raise
79% Mentors
73%Job Opportunity Beyond Their Experience
65% A Promotion
56% New Role or Position
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Why self doubt matters
“The Confidence GAP” by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman, April 2014
“Do Men Doubt Themselves? — Of course— But not with such exacting and repetitive
zeal…— And they don’t let their doubts stop them
as often as women do.”
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The research is compelling
“The Confidence GAP” by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman, April 2014
— Men overestimate performance by 30% while women underestimate by up to 30%
— Hewlett Packard Study: - Women applied for promotion ONLY
when they met 100% of the qualifications
- Men applied with 50% of necessary qualifications
— “Over qualified and over prepared women hold back while under qualified andunder prepared men Lean In.”
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The confidence equationSuccess correlates with confidence as much as it does with competence. For decades, women have MISUNDERSTOOD the important laws of the professional jungle.
CONFIDENCE COMPETENCE
SUCCESS
“The Confidence GAP” by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman, April 2014
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Identifying signs of confidence— When you see someone that is confident,
what do you notice about that person?— When you see someone that lacks
confidence, what do you see?
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What does confidence look like?Signs of confidence
— Expansive body language— Lower vocal tone— Steady eye contact— Tendency to speak early often and
calmly— Take a stand, not afraid to be wrong— Welcome deliberative conflict— Embrace constructive criticism— Enjoy connecting with others
Lack of confidence
— Shifting eyes— Rising voice— Slouching— Assumption of blame— Giving others all the credit— Perfectionism— Hesitant to take a stand in a
discussion— Avoid conflict— Give up too quickly
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Breakout #1: A tale of two junior staffers
— Constantly pitching off‑the‑cuff ideas for new product campaigns, commenting on business strategy, sharing unsolicited opinions
— Attitude of “no problem” when ideas are shot down, corrected, or prompted for more research
— Sometimes responds with counter‑arguments directly to the boss
— A few days later, back pitching and providing an update on work
— Speaks up in front of clients, sometimes a little too much which irritates the boss
Only on the job a few months but already makes a habit of just stopping by the boss’s office
Staffer One: 23 years old
— Makes appointments to see the boss to respect busy schedules
— Always has an agenda and issues list prepared for the discussion with the boss
— Mostly quiet in meetings that involve their clients, focused on taking careful notes
— Rarely just blurts out ideas, always writes them up comprehensively with analyses of pros and cons
— Takes negative feedback hard, sometimes needs to collect himself or herself before responding
Has been on the job for several years; always prepared, very hard working, boss relies heavily on Staffer Two
Staffer Two: 25 years old
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Breakout #1: A tale of two junior staffers (continued)How would you describe Staffer One’s behavior? What words would you use?
How would you describe Staffer One’s behavior? What words would you use?
How do you think the boss reacted to the differences in their behaviors?
Do you think Staffer Two would get the same reaction as Staffer One if Staffer Two adopted Staffer One’s behaviors?
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Your words really matter
“Your Words Matter”, www.Salon.com, June 2012; Based on book entitled “Words Can Change Your Brain”, co‑authored by Loyola Marymount communication professor Mark Robert Waldman and Andrew Newberg, M.D., director of research at the Myrna Brind Center of Integrative Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Medical College.
“New science shows that brains are wired to respond to certain kinds of speech”
— Our minds are hardwired to respond favorably to certain types of speech and negatively to others
— Compassionate communication is about creating a genuine connection between you and the other person
— Research shows that the human brain can really only hold on to four things at a time,…
- So if you go on and on for five or 10 minutes, the person will only remember a very small part
Three tips to consider:(1) Try to make three positive comments for every negative
statement
(2) Avoid words with more negative connotations (aggressive, bossy)
(3) Watch for word choices or descriptors that could be construed as negative by someone (overly collaborative, or talking too much)
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Make your language more assertiveHow
about…?I strongly suggest… I tend to agree.
That is absolutely right, and
here’s why…
I think maybe… My strong advice is…
I agree.I agree
completely, because…
Maybe we can…
Here is my plan… Well, what if…? I recommend…
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The power of meetings— What techniques have you used or seen
others using to be more effective in meetings?
— What methods have you used or seen that have been less effective in meetings?
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Tips for powerful meetings— Master the Pre‑Meeting
— Prepare to Speak, Practice Spontaneity
— Create a Buddy System of Meeting Support (may be more effective if you use a male buddy)
— Establish a No Interruption Rule
— Practice Bystander Intervention
— Speak Authoritatively with Assertive Words, Lower Vocal Tone
— Use Assertive Body Language
— Master Steady Eye Contact
— Take a Stand, Don’t Fear Being Wrong
— Pay Attention to Timing (don’t wait to speak)
— Welcome Deliberative Conflict
— Keep an Even Keel (double standard)
— Work With Your Buddy
— Support Other Women, Bring ThemInto the Conversation
— Hang Around, Don’t Bolt— Stop Obsessing Afterwards— Enjoy Connecting with Others, Go for a Beer!— Work to Get More Women in the Room Next
Time
Pre‑meeting During the meeting
Post‑meeting
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Our brains can adapt
“The Confidence GAP” by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman, April 2014
— “If we channel our talent for hard work, we can make our brains more confidence‑prone.
— What the neuroscientists call plasticity, we call hope.”
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Understanding the connection between confidence and action
Research performed by Zachary Estes, a research psychologist in Milan who explored the connection between action and confidence
Natural Result of LowConfidence is INACTION
When women do take action, we have a tendency to hold ourselves backWhen we do act, even if forced, we perform at the same or better level as men
Confidence Can BeSELF‑PERPETUATING
When confidence is given a “boost”…— Women’s scores
improved dramatically— While Men’s scores
stayed about the same
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Taking risks
“Take a Risk: The Odds are Better Than You Think”, Margie Warrell, Forbes June 2013
We overestimate the probability of
something going wrong
We under estimate our ability to handle the consequences
of risk
We exaggerate the consequences of
what might happen if something does
go wrong
We discount or deny the consequences of inaction and sticking
with status quo
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Three questions to ask yourself
“Take a Risk: The Odds are Better Than You Think”, Margie Warrell, Forbes June 2013
1) What would I do if I were being more courageous?
2) How will inaction impact…— Me one year from now if I do nothing— The firm’s ability to attract or retain
women3) Where is my fear of failure causing me
to…— Over‑estimate the size of risk, — Under‑estimate myself and — Hold me back from taking risks
that would serve me?
What risks are worth taking?
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Breakout #2: Getting personal about risk-takingScenario #1
Think of an example where you made a
decision to take a risk (personal or business)
Scenario #2Think of an example
where you considered but did NOT take a
risk (personal or business)
Personal examples Please answer these questions
1) What was the situation?2) What thought process did you go through before
deciding to take or NOT to take the risk?3) Was the risk-taking successful or not?
OR3) What was the main reason you decided NOT to
take the risk?4) Sitting where you are today—what, if anything,
would you have done differently?
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Women don’t ask
“Women Don’t Ask”, Linda Babcock, professor of Economics at Carnegie Melon University
— Studies show that women of every age group behave similarly – they don’t ask
— Negotiations are give-and-take— Women give, but they don’t take because
they don’t ask
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The odds are better than you think
“Take a Risk: The Odds are Better Than You Think”, Margie Warrell, Forbes June 2013
Take a risk
Professionals in their forties or older were asked…“If you could do your career over again, what would you have done differently?”
TakenMoreRisk
SpokenUp More
Been More Courageous
Settled Less
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Breaking the cycle… Take action now!
“The Confidence GAP” by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman, April 2014
The belief in one’s ability to succeed…is a belief that stimulates action.
Confidence
Confidence accumulates through… hard work, success, and failure too!
The Cycle
Taking action bolsters one’s belief in one’s ability to succeed.
Action
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Take the “Risk challenge” todayToday
— Choose one risk today that you will take in the next 30 days.
— The risk can be personal or business for yourself or others.
— Be as specific as possible about your risk.— There must be a decent chance of failure.— Pick a “risk buddy” and tell her/him about
your challenge.
Today + 30 days
— Report back to your “risk buddy.” — Assess what happened as a result of taking the
risk—success or failure?— What did you learn from taking the risk?— Would you have done things differently?— Consider your next risk!
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Food for thoughtJust say yes. Use any fear as motivation to be successful. That fear will then turn into confidence.
Adena FriedmanPresident, Nasdaq
Own your career. Don’t wait for someone to tap you on the shoulder and present an opportunity to you.
Lynne DoughtieU.S. Chairman and CEO, KPMG
Recognize when women do great work. Appreciate it. Celebrate it. Reward it.
Michelle Kydd Lee, Chief Innovation Officer, Creative Artists Agency
Make your weakness not your weakness anymore.
Stacy Lewis Top Female Pro Golfer
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