“What is assertive in a man can appear abrasive in a woman, and female leaders risk appearing too feminine or not feminine enough.” — Barbara Kellerman Copy Share Image
“In short, women who do not opt out of demanding professional positions are more likely to opt out of demanding family obligations.” — Barbara Kellerman Copy Share Image
“What is assertive in a man can appear abrasive in a woman, and female leaders risk appearing too feminine or not feminine enough.” — Barbara Kellerman Copy Share Image
“Bad leaders do not typically wake up one morning and say, “Golly gee, I’ve been bad. I need to change my ways.” They will… — Barbara Kellerman Copy Share Image
“Double standards in domestic roles are deeply rooted in cultural attitudes and workplace practices. Working mothers are held to higher standards than working fathers… — Barbara Kellerman Copy Share Image
“If women are choosing not to run the world, it’s partly because men are choosing not to run the washer and dryer.” — Barbara Kellerman Copy Share Image
“Aspiring female leaders risk being liked but not respected, or respected but not liked, in settings that may require individuals to be both in… — Barbara Kellerman Copy Share Image
“Most characteristics associated with leaders are masculine: dominance, authority, assertiveness, and so forth.” — Barbara Kellerman Copy Share Image
