THE modern woman leader must have it all, and want it all.

She must be motivated but cannot come across as ambitious. She has to work hard while achieving work-life balance. She has to hold down a full-time job and yet be a full-time mom. She must excel in a man’s world but not lose her identity as a woman. She must walk as fast as her male counterpart, but do it in high heels.

This is the paradox faced by every female leader I know.