The discourse of managerial expertise favours rational analysis and masculine ideals but contemporary management literature also recognises the value of well being and employee voice in the workplace. Drawing upon narrative analysis of interview data, we share unique insights into the lived experiences of Laura, one female project manager who recently managed a construction site in the Midlands in the UK. In contrast to previous research which indicates that female managers tend to conform to quite a traditional set of gender behaviours, Laura embraces a range of workplace appropriate gendered strategies, such as hard work and horseplay, together with sensitivity and caring.

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For those keeping score at home, there are also some nitpicky stylistic concessions that come with the cabrio. For instance, the juncture of the C pillar to the rooftop isn’t quite as fluid, and the gorgeous, red headed engine isn’t on display like it is in the coupe, but rather is relegated to visual anonymity. Though the 3.9 liter V8’s thrum is still loud enough to broadcast its presence for miles, the effect is incrementally less intoxicating since the folding hardtop mechanism is nestled above it like baffled layer cake.

Mark Udall (D Colo.), an outspoken member of the committee at the time, said Biden “should have serious concerns about entrusting his presidential daily briefing to anyone who may have helped cover up this dark chapter in our nation history.” Sen. Ron Wyden (D Ore.), a committee member then and now, didn specifically address Muir, but told BuzzFeed “the American people deserve transparency about the backgrounds of high level intelligence officials.” Amanda Schoch, a spokeswoman for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, said Muir is a “widely respected intelligence officer who has demonstrated the highest standards of integrity and professionalism throughout his career.” But she added that Muir is not Biden briefer “as that term is generally understood,” and he won be in the Oval Office. Instead, he reportedly be in charge of what known as “mission integration,” meaning he coordinate “intelligence collection and analysis across multiple briefings.” Read more at BuzzFeed News.