Realistic Role Models
Looking for someone to emulate? Recent studies show picking a woman who is only one or two steps ahead of you may be best. Seems that viewing images of superstars, such as a Supreme Court Justice or a national business leader, may be self-deflating. The NYT article, "Sometimes Second-Best Makes a Better Role Model" by Alina Tugend (8/10/13) suggests that role models and mentors who are not seen as an exception to the norm are more likely to embolden women to take that next step.
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