"The best boss I ever had was a woman. I’d work for her again in a heartbeat.
The absolute worst boss I ever had was a woman. She hated the middle-aged women in her department and managed to lay off most of them. "
The best people I’ve ever flown with have been women, the worst people I’ve ever flown with have been women. I don’t mean flying ability, but the ability to get along with people. This is as me being the boss, and as them being the boss.
The best women have no chip on their shoulder, can work with you as a team to get the job done. They are pleasant, respectful (whether they are the boss or not), and consider your opinion, or take direction if they are not in charge. They speak up when it’s important, and ask your opinion when they are not sure. They are a pleasure to work with.
The worst women are cranky, rude, and go ballistic if you criticize them in any way. They have a massive chip on their shoulder and they are completely unpleasant and unpredictable to work with.
I have found, at least in my job, there is no in between. They are either awesome, a pleasure, or someone I never want to work with again. I think (and surely hope) that I am the type that people want to work with. I know that I am respectful and consider other people’s opinions. I never make them feel small.