6. She doesn’t look like a boss Could be that you’re wrong. Good bosses can look like this Or could be that she’s not competent to lead People will tend to favor the second explanation But what if the first explanation is correct (which it probably is)? Subordinates will tend to not give her the benefit of the doubt. Small mistakes will be treated as major errors She will have a hard time commanding respect Most of her qualities will be cast in a negative light