2018 Prospanica Conference

Women Leaders: Be Assertive without Being Labeled (Room 102 DE)

Sheryl Sandberg campaigned to eliminate the word “bossy” in its gender-specific application to women. Critics of Hillary Clinton suggested she should smile more and raise her voice less. Implicit biases toward women who lead can hinder their impact. This session looks at effective methods to exercise influence, leadership, and assertiveness while minimizing the damage from sexist stereotypes.