Carly, Hillary and the ‘B*tch’ Factor

We all know the dynamic. While men are applauded for being assertive, driving, independent and self-confident, women demonstrating those same leadership qualities are labeled “pushy,” “brusque” and “overbearing.” Put bluntly, they are considered b*tches. This is the famous “double bind” that women in leadership face. A woman needs these traits to be leader-like — but if she has them, she drives away potential followers. Read the article