Covering

I find myself covering a lot when I work in groups. This is especially true when working with fellow business majors in the Honors Business Program. I have a very shy and quiet personality. I am also a caring and nurturing person; however, I can find myself being aggressive and fighting for what I want. Sometimes, in groups when my shy/quiet personality shows, I get stuck doing the work nobody else wants to do. I have been seen to have people "walk over" me when I do not stand up for myself in groups. More and more, I find myself "covering" that side of my personality and taking on the stereotypical male leader and aggressive personality. One example, just recently happened where I was the only female in a group with four males. I covered my shyness and spoke up about what parts of the presentation I wanted to do. By having a more aggressive attitude and adopting the "male role," I got the part I wanted. Sometimes, you have to cover up your own personality in order to get what you want or to get to where you want to be.