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Women often hesitate to lead because they feel they need to be dramatically overqualified first. As Ilona Maher noted, moms won't coach unless they played D1 sports, while dads who played one season confidently step up. This isn't just about women stepping forward—it's equally about communities recognizing women's potential. We need both: women who see their own capabilities AND systems that actively welcome their contributions.

According to the Oxford Dictionary, assertiveness is having or showing a confident and forceful personality.