This is the second installment of my column for Entrepreneur.
Freedom of speech is awarded all Americans, but having the confidence to voice their opinions is another matter — especially for women in the workplace.
This year, the term “bossy” came under fire as prominent women, including Beyoncé and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, teamed up behind Sheryl Sandberg’s “Ban Bossy” campaign to remove the word from everyday use and promote female leadership.
This movement also points to larger institutional structures that can suppress female voices. Many companies don’t promote open communication, and some executives fail to consider women’s needs, creating a gender gap in boardrooms.
