LeanIn.Org And Girl Scouts Seek To 'Ban Bossy'

Sheryl Sandberg's LeanIn.Org and Girl Scouts of the USA launched a PSA to stop the use of "bossy," a word that discourages women and girls from being leaders.  A 45-second video, "Change the Story," illustrates the mindset young girls take when they are called "bossy," "aggressive," "stubborn" or "pushy": they stop participating in classes and taking leadership roles. "Ban bossy. Encourage girls to lead," closes the video, seen here and created by BBDO New York.

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