Bosses' gender may affect your level of stress at work, although it is not clear how or why. In a recent study published in the September issue of the Journal of Health and Social Behavior, only men who worked for a mixed-gender pair seemed to have fewer mental and physical symptoms of distress as compared to any other group.

The discussion argues that women who act like their male counterparts in leadership positions are more prone to being disliked and cause stressful situations at work. The comparison then extended to Hillary Clinton's competitive style.

Many claim Senator Clinton was ill-advised in not being "herself," particularly during the beginning of her campaign. Others say it was too late when she started showing her more human side. In contrast, Sarah Palin seems to have shown more of who she is, even when we have had little direct access to her after her nomination. She, herself, chose to compare hockey moms to pit bulls and doesn't seem to be concerned about being seen "too aggressive" in any way (should I remind everyone she hunts, fishes, and owns guns?) She has shown enough of the culturally-accepted feminine side by having a husband and a family. Republicans are infatuated with her assertiveness and Democrats call her... names.