Gender bias in the workplace
Subject in Careers
Gender bias in the workplace has come up in 1 episode across 1 podcast in TMT, including The Mel Robbins Podcast. 1 person has made recorded remarks about it.
What people said
Adam GrantAmerican organizational psychologist, Wharton professor, and author
Grant said that women who assert their ideas or ask for promotions often face backlash known as the likability penalty.
“when women assert their ideas and advocate for their skills, ask for promotions, they often get backlash. It's been called the likability penalty”
The Mel Robbins Podcast: How to Unlock Your Full Potential with #1 Professor Adam Grant (Oct 22, 2026) · Listen from 1:12:18
Grant cited Linda Babcock's research showing that women do a disproportionate share of non-strategic office housework.
“women do a disproportionate amount of the office housework”
The Mel Robbins Podcast: How to Unlock Your Full Potential with #1 Professor Adam Grant (Oct 22, 2026) · Listen from 1:09:16
Podcasts
- The Mel Robbins Podcast · 1 episode
Episodes
How to Unlock Your Full Potential with #1 Professor Adam GrantThe Mel Robbins Podcast · Oct 22, 2026 · 1 h 19 min
Mel Robbins talks with organizational psychologist Adam Grant about hidden potential, decision-making, confidence, reconnecting with dormant ties, the three kinds of relationship vibes, and workplace success.