But while waiting for the world to change, aspiring women leaders will have at least a few tools available. So, for women leaders, being disliked for being assertive can carry real career costs, not just social ones. So, if a subordinate needs something, women leaders shouldn’t hesitate to push hard. Not a perfect solutionNonverbal dominance isn't, of course, a long-term, or complete solution for women’s professional challenges. So why aren’t women penalized for using them?

Source: Wall Street Journal May 31, 2016 02:04 UTC