{"product_id":"the-roar-hour-august-20-2026","title":"The ROAR Hour | August 20, 2026","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rte featured-row__subtext textarea text-link-animated richtext-block\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate: August 20, 2026\u003cbr\u003eTime: 8:00pm ET\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often have you worried that being too direct, setting a boundary, or making a difficult decision would make people like you less?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMany women in construction have been taught, either directly or indirectly, that being a good leader means being approachable, agreeable, and accommodating. We want to build strong relationships, support our teams, and create positive working environments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut somewhere along the way, many of us begin to equate being \u003cem\u003eliked\u003c\/em\u003e with being \u003cem\u003eeffective\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe reality is that respect and likability are not the same thing. While being liked may feel rewarding in the moment, respect is built through consistency, sound judgment, clear communication, and the willingness to make difficult decisions when they're needed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring this session of \u003cstrong\u003eThe ROAR Hour™\u003c\/strong\u003e, we'll explore the difference between respect and likability, why so many women feel pressure to seek approval, and how that pressure can influence the way we communicate, set boundaries, and lead.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTogether, we'll discuss what earns lasting respect, why disagreement doesn't necessarily mean disapproval, and how leading with confidence allows you to build stronger professional relationships without compromising your values or your leadership.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you're early in your career or have decades of experience, this session is designed to create space for meaningful conversation, shared experiences, encouragement, and connection with women who understand the unique challenges of working in construction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAttendees will receive an optional \u003cstrong\u003eROAR Reflection Worksheet\u003c\/strong\u003e a few days before the session with guided questions to encourage reflection and spark conversation during our discussion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession Flow\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe first 45 minutes will include a facilitated discussion around the featured topic, followed by optional open conversation and networking for attendees who would like to continue connecting and sharing experiences.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Roar Like A Woman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50067635863766,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/3271\/3686\/files\/TheRoarHourAugust202026.png?v=1786465542","url":"https:\/\/www.roarlikeawomanofficial.com\/products\/the-roar-hour-august-20-2026","provider":"Roar Like A Woman","version":"1.0","type":"link"}