When a girl tries to lead, she is often labeled bossy. Boys are seldom called bossy because a boy taking the role of a boss does not surprise or offe… - Sheryl Sandberg

women are not thinking about ‘having it all,’ they’re worried about losing it all — their jobs, their children’s health, their families’ financial stability — because of the regular conflicts that arise between being a good employee and a responsible parent.”34

I have long believed that people need to feel supported and understood at work. I now know that this is even more important after tragedy. And sadly, it’s far less common than it should be.

The gender stereotypes introduced in childhood are reinforced throughout our lives and become self-fulfilling prophesies. Most leadership positions are held by men, so women don't expect to achieve them, and that becomes one of the reasons they don't.