Refusing to Be Cut Down

Refusing to Be Cut Down

By: WOI+ Editorial Team When Winning Feels Risky The phrase “Tall Poppy Syndrome” describes a reality many women face in the workplace. It refers to the set of dynamics that occur when individuals stand out by excelling beyond the norm. But unlike poppies in a field that grow tall and thrive, workplaces often respond by cutting these individuals down, subtly or overtly, as a way to maintain the status quo. This is more than an expression, it ref…