The world is changing and needs new leaders and ways of leading. The old structures have proved inadequate to the world we live in today, people have become disillusioned and cynical with their institutions and many think that women are the ones to bring us through to the next phase of our planetary existence.
We need the feminine qualities in our influential leaders – the qualities embodied by women of listening, encouraging, collaboration and, above all, integrity.This doesn’t mean that men are excluded but that the power of women will help them to bring forward their feminine qualities.
Whether you agree or not, it makes good business sense. The current global buying power of women is $13 trillion!! so women now carry a lot of clout with companies because they are major consumers of products and services.
What do women leaders say?
As top woman describe their own careers and their own challenges, some common themes emerge (and these women don’t mince their words!):
- You must be true to yourself and develop your own style of leadership, a style that you are comfortable with. If that doesn’t fit with your company, then find another company!
- Don’t define yourself by your job title but by the collection of skills that you bring to a role and be prepared to move jobs and sectors when this will advance your success
- You need to know where you can resource things – you won’t know everything but you need to make sure you know where to go for support and help and in return be prepared to help others
- You need to love life and feel passionate about your work. Otherwise you should find another job!
10 top tips for women aiming at the top
For those women who are aspiring to leadership, here are some tips given by those who know!
- Be kind to yourself if you make a mistake
- Find people who can partner you and who believe in you to support you
- Be clear about your core values as these ground you and help you through times of change
- Be prepared to give back and support other women -pass some added value on to the next generation
- Recognise the unique talents you have – skills can be learnt
- Focus on delivering results
- Don’t just work hard and think you’ll be noticed -make sure you get noticed
- Make your career intentions clear and explicit to your bosses
- Invest in yourself and take care of your health – it’s tough leading a team or a company
- Love what you do!
Don’t you just find all this totally inspiring?
10 Top Tips for Women Leaders
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