Leaders in London day 3: The girls show how to lead
Posted by: Phil Dourado in UncategorizedWhile the testosterone-fuelled boys were snapping at each other (see the post below), the panel of women leaders in the afternoon showed how to lead through listening and collaborating.
As Rene said, traditionally ‘feminine’ traits are an exact match with the traits needed in modern leadership, with flatter hierarchies, less deference, and people who don’t like being told what to do -
“Women link; men rank.
Women listen; men tell.
Women share; men confront.”
said Rene.
So, why aren’t there more women leaders?
“Big business isn’t discriminating against women: women are discriminating against big business. They look at the politics and they say ‘No thanks. I’ll choose to do something else’.” - Nicola Horlick (who pointed out that 40% of new SMEs are run by women).
The three key things your people need to know
1. Where are we going?
2. What’s my role in it?
3. If I contribute, what’s my reward?”
- Karren Brady
Phil Dourado of www.TheLeadershipHub.com
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