Although the percentage of women in management positions continues to rise, there is still a very wide gender gap at leadership levels. Part of this problem is due to the misconception that women are not as ambitious as men. A study from the Boston Consulting Group underscores this issue, pointing out that the real problem is that ambitious women are punished and stigmatized. This, in turn, makes it much more difficult for them to reach leadership positions.

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