In this Short Talk episode Judith Germain speaks to Julianna Newland on gender dynamics in workplace performance management. Julianna advises that women need to be proactive in promoting and marketing themselves, finding opportunities to demonstrate their capabilities, and ensuring their managers are aware of their skills and accomplishments. She also suggests that women seek out mentors, especially at higher levels, who can help advocate for them. Key Takeaways Women face unique challenges in performance management, often lacking equal promotion opportunities Male managers tend to promote men more, while female managers promote more equitably Women must actively self-advocate and seek mentorship to overcome workplace barriers Employers should drive gender balance from the top-down, reinforced by HR and line management In this conversation Judith and Julianna focus on how men and women tend to interact differently in the workplace, particularly when it comes to performance management. Pat notes that women often face unique challenges, such as not being given the same opportunities as men to showcase their skills and be promoted. She cites a Harvard study showing that male managers are more likely to promote other men. Julianna Newland has more than 30 years in the management/executive field with 24 years for a Fortune 500 company. She has written a witty book called All Up in Your Bizness: Managing Your Business Crap. You can find out more about our guest and today's episode in this Maverick Paradox Magazine article here. --- Maverick leadership is all about thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo. It's about having the courage to take risks and the confidence to lead in a way that is authentic and genuine. But amplifying your influence as a leader isn't just about having a strong vision or a big personality. It's also about having the right leadership capability and being able to execute on your ideas and plans. The consequences of not having the right level of influence as a leader can be significant. Without the ability to inspire and motivate others, you may struggle to achieve your goals and make a real impact. How Influential Are you? Take the scorecard at amplifyyourinfluence.scoreapp.com and see.  Catalysing Transformation - 1 min video Judith's book: The Maverick Paradox: The Secret Power Behind Successful Leaders.  Judith's websites:  Judith Germain (mentoring, Speaker, author) - judithgermain.com The Maverick Paradox Magazine - themaverickparadox.com The Maverick Paradox Website - maverickparadox.co.uk Judith's LinkedIn profile is here, her Twitter profile (MaverickMastery) is here, Facebook here and Instagram here.