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Why assertive women get labeled as aggressive

I got called aggressive for speaking up in a meeting the same way male colleagues do every day and I am tired of moderating my voice to make others comfortable.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The same leadership behaviors receive different interpretations based on gender expectations.

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