India, July 4 -- Tulika Sanghi, VP- Product Management, Publicis Sapient talks about everything that gets seldom talked about- the value of male allies, networks that go beyond playing Golf, fighting the imposter syndrome, handling burn-out, the strength of psychological safety, challenges like micro-aggressions, lack of sponsorship, mid-career drop-offs, along with the bias for masculine traits, and the dilemma of 'likeability'.

Absolutely - and I believe we must. The notion that competence and likeability are at odds for women is rooted in outdated, binary thinking. Today, leadership is about authenticity, emotional intelligence, and the ability to relate, not just command. Some of the most impactful leaders I've worked with blend subj...