“What do I need to know?” “What do I need to try?” “What do I need to accept?” “What do I need to do?”

An assertive woman will always face resistance, if not early on, eventually. Some potential responses that don’t include your dancing like a monkey for permission: I am more than capable for this task/work/position/responsibility. I am not asking for your permission. I am not asking for your approval. I am not asking for your opinion. I appreciate

In the absence of meaningful leadership from tech companies or government, we need to do the best we can to take matters into our own hands. That often looks like small acts of resistance throughout the day. We need to wean ourselves from the belief that multitasking is an achievable way of working.