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The Power of Being a Likeable Bad*ss: How to build influence and achieve greater success

Join Alison Fragale, PhD, organizational psychologist, UNC Kenan-Flagler Professor, and bestselling author of Likeable Badass, for a fireside chat on power, status, influence, negotiation, and how people can gain recognition, respect, and opportunities. Her academic research on status, power, negotiation, and influence have been published in her field’s top academic journals as well as national media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times.
During the conversation, we may explore:
- Building influence through competence and connection.
- Communicating your value with impact.
- Advocating for yourself and your work.
- Navigating workplace challenges and difficult conversations.
All are welcomed to attend.
Speaker:
Alison Fragale, PhD
Organizational Psychologist
Professor, Kenan-Flagler Business School, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bestselling Author of Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve.
Accreditation Statement
The School of Medicine of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Statement
The School of Medicine of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
