In two episodes, Reshma Saujani referenced the book as an example of literature that tells women they are the problem and must fix themselves, pointing out its emphasis on power poses and leaning in. She argued that the title implied women were at fault for lacking confidence. The conversation highlighted a critical view of its message.
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The speaker mentioned the book "Confidence Code" as an example of books that tell women they are the problem and need to fix themselves. She felt this book was about women thinking they're wrong and needing to learn how to do a power pose or lean in.
Think about all the books that women read, confidence code, I gotta learn how to do a power pose.
I gotta lean in.
All of it is about women thinking that you're wrong.
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Reshma listed it among the books women often read when trying to build confidence, alongside power poses and leaning in.
Think about all the books that women read, Confidence Code, I gotta learn how to do a power pose, I gotta, I gotta lean in.
