"women, when describing their roles in their organizations, usually referred to themselves as being in the middle of things. Not at the top, but in the center; not reaching down, but reaching out."

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Source : Sally Helgesen (2011). “The Female Advantage: Women's Ways of Leadership”, p.45, Crown Business

Sally Helgesen

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