“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
“Aspiring female leaders risk being liked but not respected, or respected but not liked, in settings that may require individuals to be both in order to succeed.” — 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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“Most characteristics associated with leaders are masculine: dominance, authority, assertiveness, and so forth.” — Barbara Kellerman Copy Share
