[lyndonh]

> it's difficult for a woman to step into any kind of leadership position and do the tough things without being perceived as a "bitch".

I disagree that leadership is about being a bitch or an asshole.

Yes, it's widely said that Steve Jobs was an asshole. But people "got" where he was coming from. He was a perfectionist. I'm pretty sure he didn't alienate all his friends.

In leadership you have to be able to take tough decisions; but it's not about being tough with other people all the time. You might have to be tough with someone occasionally, it's a tool you might need to use.

Take Martha Stewart for example. Tough bitch ? Successful CEO ?