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The speaker begins by illustrating the impossible standards placed on women to be leaders. Women are told they must "be a boss", but simultaneously, they are advised not to be "mean" or "squash other people's ideas." This creates an impossible double bind: assertiveness is necessary to succeed, yet aggression or dominance is frowned upon. Women are expected to lead effectively while maintaining a demeanor of approachability and kindness, often at the expense of authenticity or authority.