[JanezStupar]

I confirm this experience and the anecdotal evidence I gathered is quite similar.

Edit: Almost forgot - I also had a female boss I would work for in a beat. I must mention that she was more of a tomboy - but still what a woman: pragmatic, ambitious, decisive, tough but fair. All the general qualities one would expect from a man, but with added softness of female persuasion and communication skills.

[jarin]

It's funny how good female bosses are often described as "tomboyish". I'm starting to think "tomboy" is just a synonym for "assertive but likeable woman"

[khafra]

I always thought "tomboyish" meant "willing to climb a tree," with possible overtones of "hair shorter than shoulder length."