…There are still things women leaders can and cannot do because we are still operating in a restricted zone of operation. We are not to say things with the same tone as men. If we’re too nice, we are seen as too weak. If we’re too strong, we’re controlling. If we’re too direct, we’ve got an edge. If we defend ourselves, we’re hysterical…

Fawn Germer (Nov 5, 2009), The Huffington Post

I posted this on Vietnam Professional and Business Women blog. These are women leadership tips by Fawn Germer, Best-selling author and popular speaker on leadership and performance. Would be interesting to know how you think about those tips too.

Eight Ways Women Leader Can Win in the Perception Game!