I was supposed to be authoritative, but at the same time had to be likeable, a quality that is a bonus, not a requirement, for men in the same position.
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It's time for male leaders to not only ask for binders of qualified women, but to re-write the definition of 'qualified.' The best man for the job, may in fact, be a woman, whose biography is not traditional, but is rich with experiences and skills that are not necessarily learned either in school or on the job.
The nicest thing about standards is that there are so many of them to choose from.
The quality of a leader is reflected in the standards they set for themselves.
I feel more comfortable being confrontational and authoritative. It's important for women in this business.
It makes a big difference when men respect women. There are a lot of men who don't, so that's the main quality that would make a good man a great man.
Men have always shown a dim knowledge of their better potentialities by paying homage to those purest leaders who taught the simplest and most inclusive rules for an undivided mankind.
Men of integrity are generally pretty obstinate, in adhering to an opinion once adopted.
For centuries, the question of men needing to comprehend women simply didn't arise. Men were valued according to how they measured up to the manly virtues.
You figure out what your standards are, and I think that's important.
If it's a woman, it's caustic; if it's a man, it's authoritative.
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