In order to determine whether the word bossy is code for assertiveness and leadership skills or whether it really means something else, we asked leaders to define bossy in their own words.

3. Do you know girls or women you consider “bossy”? Wh. t . ehaviors or traits made you think of them that way? 4. List the. qualities that you associate with effective leadership. Are any of …

sed in place of bossy. The present century is packed with ambitious girls and women. The concept and underlying misconception need a thought over again. The aggressiveness and …

Words like bossy, abrasive, strident, and aggressive are used to describe women’s behaviors when they lead; words like emotional and irrational describe their behaviors when they object.

“Bossy” discourages young girls from doing anything—speaking up, organizing others, delegating tasks, etc.— that might brand them with the “bossy” label.

Calling girls bossy is one of many things we do to discourage them from leading. It’s no wonder that by middle school, girls are less interested in leadership roles than boys, a trend that …

Strategies for addressing bossiness in the workplace—both changing your own habits and for dealing with bossy coworkers—are discussed in this paper.