The confidence gap between men and women is a statistical reality but, for many male managers, hard data doesn’t offer much in the way of helping them support women in overcoming it. In fact, Claire Shipman found there’s a general reluctance among male managers to broach the subject at all. They’re hesitant to make assumptions about a woman’s existing level of confidence, and to offer coaching where it may not be welcome or expected. But when the confidence gap is swept under the rug, the fu...