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I'm Not Bossy, I'm the BOSS By Lashana Thomas

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Photo Credit Bossip.com The latest sensation taking over media outlets is a campaign started by Girl Scouts of America CEO Anna Maria Chavez and LeanIn.org Founder Sheryl Sandberg. The video campaign, which can be found on YouTube, features influential women such as Condoleezza Rice, Jennifer Garner, Jane Lynch, Diane Von Furstenberg and Beyonce in a ploy to ban the word "bossy." These women are proclaiming that being labeled matters. They’re proclaiming that words matter and can be interpreted to limit young girls’ potential rather than encourage it. The purpose of this message is to change the culture in leadership by raising girls’ self-esteem and inspire them to seek leadership roles. While the effort is commendable, to identify the term "bossy" as the sole cause of the lack of women in leadership roles—as the campaign promotes—is implausible. Indeed, it’s a positive message for young girls but a valuable lesson for women in business. As a promising en