We regularly talk about effective leadership behaviors, but have not discussed how\/if the use (and success) of these behaviors is impacted by gender.<\/p>\n
Women make up more than 50% of the workforce, hold a little over 51% of management and professional positions, yet women in leadership positions remains fairly \u201cstuck\u201d around the 15% mark. And, worldwide, females hold only 3% to 4% of the level of CEO.<\/p>\n
Women \u201cTake Care,\u201d Men \u201cTake Charge\u201d
\n–Jeanine L. Prime and Nancy M. Carter<\/p><\/blockquote>\nContrary to this quote, studies show that there are fewer differences\/more similarities between women and men leaders, so why is gender an issue? We only wish we had the answers!<\/p>\n
Behaviors Attributed to Successful Leaders<\/h2>\n
Read them and then get an image of how they may be exhibited by leaders of both genders.<\/p>\n
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- Competitive<\/li>\n
- Attitude\/demeanor<\/li>\n
- Looks<\/li>\n
- Words\/colorful language<\/li>\n
- Caring<\/li>\n
- Presence<\/li>\n
- Authoritative<\/li>\n
- Assertive<\/li>\n
- An advocate for others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How different were your images? Do other descriptors come to mind for women leaders?
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- Steam roller?<\/li>\n
- Egotistical?<\/li>\n
- Bombshell?<\/li>\n
- Threatening?<\/li>\n
- Wimpy?<\/li>\n
- Witchy?<\/li>\n
- Pushy?<\/li>\n
- Bossy?<\/li>\n
- Plays favorites?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
An entirely different topic is “equal pay between genders.”\u00a0<\/strong>This week on a morning talk show, Rick Perry, Governor of Texas, said he was an advocate of women in politics, has hired many to fill positions in Texas, yet he admitted voting against a bill for equal pay for men and women.\u00a0<\/strong>(He did not clarify his position.)<\/p>\n
We would like to hear from you. What do you think impacts the image of a successful male leader? For a successful female leader?<\/p>\n
And to stir up the pot, would you prefer to work for a man, or for a woman? Why?<\/p>\n
We look forward to your thoughts!<\/p>\n
Here’s a Wealth of Information<\/h3>\n
Each week we\u2019ll partner with QwikCoach and provide the ability for you to reinforce or expand your knowledge of a prior topic.<\/p>\n
Last week\u2019s tip focused on Effective Delegation.<\/p>\n