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		<title>The «Real Men» Dilemma: Why Leaders Struggle to Say «I Don’t Know»</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Leadership has long been entwined with traditional masculine norms. The ideal leader is often seen as decisive, strong, in control, and emotionally stoic – traits stereotypically coded as male. In fact, classic research found people implicitly associate leadership with being male («think manager, think male»). Many organizations still operate like a «masculinity contest» culture. Some core unwritten rules of this old-school masculine code include: Never show weakness. Admitting doubt or mistakes is off-limits – a «real man» always projects swaggering confidence. Always be in control. Losing or appearing uncertain isn’t an option; one must win and be right at all costs. Avoid «feminine» traits. Traits like empathy, openness, or vulnerability are seen as unmanly; one must embody only traditionally masculine qualities. Never ask for help. Seeking support is seen as a sign of incompetence – a competent male leader should be self-reliant. Underlying these norms is the idea that masculinity is something to prove and protect. Researchers note that manhood is often viewed as a precarious social status – one that must be earned repeatedly &#8230;]]></description>
		
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