Hillary Clinton was labeled marginalized in this article. She said this was absurd.
Instead, she says she doesn't need to be seen as "the person" who's doing it all, that she favors delegating work and that she doesn't need to show off.
There is obviously a downside to being perceived as marginalized:
- Although this may be her style she may also be responding to her boss: she may have been asked to use this style or President Obama may have asked others to do certain things that she's coordinating or delegating. She would obviously not be able to discuss this in public.
- Most people expect leaders to be "hands on" in some way. Although a leader can be very efficient and effective, they also need to be tied to the positive outcome to be perceived as someone who was "the brain" behind the strategy and the accomplishment.
- Sadly, once this perception is in the public eye, there may always be some truth to the statement. In contrast with her predecessor, Condoleezza Rice, Hillary Clinton's visibility has been limited.
Food for thought:
