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“Women face trade-offs that men do not. Aspiring female leaders risk being liked but not respected, or respected but not liked, in settings that may require individuals to be both in order to succeed.”

Barbara Kellerman

Source: Women and leadership, 2007, p. 7

Women , Men

“Double standards in domestic roles are deeply rooted in cultural attitudes and workplace practices. Working mothers are held to higher standards than working fathers and are often criticized for being insufficiently committed, either as parents or professionals. Those who seem willing to sacrifice family needs to workplace demands appear lacking as mothers. Those who take extended leave or reduced schedules appear lacking as leaders. These mixed messages leave many women with the uncomfortable sense that whatever they are doing, they should be doing something else.”

Barbara Kellerman

Source: Women and leadership, 2007, p. 12

Women , Family , Parent , Sense

“Women who do not opt out of demanding professional positions are more likely to opt out of demanding family obligations.”

Barbara Kellerman

Source: Women and leadership, 2007, p. 6

Women , Family