Why do women thrive in leadership roles?
Why do women thrive in leadership roles? This question came up over lunch with a friend and I was curious so I decided to do some research. Today I’m sharing some of the information I found in a woman’s issues section on About.com.
I think women are very determined to succeed and they have the ability to inspire people and get others to really care about their work or what ever project is at hand. They are supportive when needed but can also be assertive towards those who challenge their authority.
Why Do Women Thrive in Leadership Roles
Women leaders are more assertive and persuasive, have a stronger need to get things done and are more willing to take risks than male leaders….Women leaders were also found to be more empathetic and flexible, as well as stronger in interpersonal skills than their male counterparts….enabl[ing] them to read situations accurately and take information in from all sides….These women leaders are able to bring others around to their point of view….because they genuinely understand and care about where others are coming from….so that the people they are leading feel more understood, supported and valued.
The Caliper study findings are summarized into four specific statements about women’s leadership qualities:
- Women leaders are more persuasive than their male counterparts.
- When feeling the sting of rejection, women leaders learn from adversity and carry on with an “I’ll show you” attitude.
- Women leaders demonstrate an inclusive, team-building leadership style of problem solving and decision making.
- Women leaders are more likely to ignore rules and take risks.
