[darkerside]

Please see my other response to your peer comment. It's a better example of how I typically communicate and describes why I chose to say what I did in the more controversial comment I posted.

I agree with everything you said, and I'd add that this is not unique to women. There are many creators who don't want to operate in a bro culture.

Personally, I consider it a strength to be able to work with _all kinds of people_, and communicate in ways that are effective to each of them.

Edit to add: My default communication is more inclusive. But there are definitely situations where a leader needs to be aggressive (e.g. against an external threat), and failure to do so can jeopardize the well-being of your own employees who aren't prone to that communication style themselves.