I got called bossy for doing exactly what my male predecessor did, and when I toned it down I got told I lacked leadership presence.
More people experience this than they realize.
Contradictory expectations create no-win scenarios where any leadership style is subject to gendered criticism.
“Where Are You with Femininity — constructed and contested?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.