Lieutenant Commander Krysten J. Ellis was among an elite group of women, selected to be the first to serve on US Naval submarines. She combines a unique blend of smarts, emotional intelligence, and strong leadership. While her leadership abilities are paying off now in her military career, she didn't always receive that kind of affirmation. Here's another example of a female leader who was mislabeled as a child, in her own words: As a young girl, I was frequently told, "You're too bossy!" The characteristic has served me well in many respects, but could have transformed into what it really meant: a valuable leadership skill. With a program like SheLead, vice years of muddling through it on my own, this trait could have been well-honed much earlier, without negative connotation or the second guessing I put myself through. Let young women be known for what they are, not bossy, but assertive leaders. Krysten Ellis, LCDR, SC, USN (LCDR Ellis meets POTUS,...
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