I hear the world calling all of us, do you? For women leaders in organizations, in the community or on the home front, the message is clear. We are being asked to step up to think, question, explore new ways of doing things --- to put our differences to work appreciating our uniqueness and treasuring our diversity. We have a chance to positively influence a better world right where we are. The world needs our leadership.
A study, which included a valid and reliable personality assessment, the Caliper Profile, as well as demographics and indepth interviews with 59 women leaders in 19 business secotors from some ot the top companies in the United Kingdom and United States revealed these three findings:
Finding 1:
Women leaders are more persuasive than their male counterparts
Finding 2:
Women leaders feel the sting of rejection, learn from adversity and carry on with an "I'll show you" attitude
Finding 3:
Women leaders have an inclusive, team building leadership style of problem solving and decision making
Finding 4:
Women leaders are more likely to ignore rules and take risks
Do you agree?
How are you putting these unique qualities to work?
Debbe Kennedy
Visit Women in the Lead at the Global Dialogue Center
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