Although leadership skills are never determined by gender, but the tendency of women towards a holistic, self-reflective approach could explain why female workers differently define leadership than some men do. Women may not always recognize how prepared they are for success in leadership positions, but their potential and skills are undeniable.
They value work-life balance
Women appear to interpret jobs more holistically than men, rather than a mission in and of themselves, seeing their careers as part of their overall life goals. As a result, women are better positioned in a healthier and more rewarding manner to adequately balance both their work and personal lives.
This has the added advantage of trickling down to other workers, as women leaders often appear to be more mindful of others’ work-life balance, making them more open to problems and concerns.
Wearing multiple hats successfully
Women also actively manage several aspects of their lives, managing their families, children, parents, and their careers. This implies that women have excellent experience in finding solutions to various types of problems that need their attention, without being trapped with one area of responsibility for another or separated. For leaders, this ability to turn gears, change, and refocus is a valuable skill, particularly when supervising multiple groups or departments.
Communicating More Constructively
Several studies suggest that to be successful communicators, women are wired. It is, in truth, widely regarded as their greatest ability. Women can exploit communication in deeper and more impactful ways through a combination of emotional intelligence, interpersonal abilities, and empathy. In developing relationships with co-workers, staff, partners, and consumers, female leaders have long used this expertise. Effective communication not only makes women more available but provides leaders with greater consistency to implement strategies and delegate responsibilities.
Leading by Example
In general, women do not inherit executive roles in the same way that, in some situations, men can. Instead, climbing up the corporate ladder to achieve leadership and power positions is much more popular for women. This implies that they end up with experience in some of the different positions along the way, beforehand. In simple words women attaining leadership positions are backed by experience and acquired skillsets .In leadership, this experience is important, as it helps women to lead people at various levels with personal examples to draw from.
Women who have ascended the ladder successfully have also brought with them both a personal and a collective history of overcoming challenges unique to being a woman. There is a natural wish, then, to be a role model to do the same for future generations of women.
Overcoming the Odds
Women make better leaders, simply because of what it took them in the first place to become leaders. When the odds are against leading them, and when too many challenges stand in their path, a woman who has acquired a leadership role would eventually emerge stronger and more competent than she would otherwise. Such an experienced and self-willed person encapsulates perfectly what makes a successful leader.
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Women have different characteristics, strengths, and diverse weaknesses. Not all women are mothers, and not all women are maternal and nurturing. Some women are bold and strong, others are soft-spoken and vulnerable. Some women are extroverts and some are introverts , but every woman has an inherent tendency to draw people towards a common goal , just life the queen bee in a bee hive , and that inherent character makes women great leaders.