I, like many women, have embraced the concept of “leaning in” as canon. In order to insert myself into the narrative of careers traditionally dominated by men, I adopted the idea that I had to play the man’s game, break the glass ceiling, climb the ladder of success or whatever corporate buzzword is trending in order to move forward. What the cliche du jour doesn’t communicate is the physical and emotional tax often paid by the women who reach towards these professional peaks.
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