How to get ready to be a leader
2 years, 5 months ago

How to get ready to be a leader

Live Mint  

I dislike the term ‘women leaders’. Sometimes, leadership roles come up unexpectedly or under adverse circumstances and the requirementis to find a capable leader to take charge of the team, even if she/he comes from a somewhat differentfunctional area. However, italso involves a high degree of learning in a short period of time to get to some level of subject matter expertise inthe new role. It is then quite likely that you don’t have the answers to all the questions that might come your way.Interestingly, it has been observed that in such a situation, men find it easier to say, ‘I will come back to you onthis,’ whereas women feel inadequate if they can’t provide the answer to every question, there and then. She needed to better understand the company’s business aspects, the nuanced details of exhaustive financial statements and learn to connect the dots across multiple developments within and outside the organization.

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Is the Indian Army Ready for Women in Leadership Roles?
6 days, 16 hours ago

Is the Indian Army Ready for Women in Leadership Roles?

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 18, 2024 18:42 IST - 8 MINS READ It all began with a letter by a top Army officer that was “leaked” to social media. The “double standards of competence” leadership model suggests that because historically men have had access to leadership roles, women leaders must be outstandingly qualified to succeed. “Lieutenant General Puri’s letter essentialises leadership …

Shifting the narrative: From women leaders to leaders
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Shifting the narrative: From women leaders to leaders

Hindustan Times  

‘Women’s leadership’ has become the new buzzword in workplaces all around the world—from conferences, reports, surveys, and awards to leadership development programmes, everything talks about the need and relevance of women in leadership. Equality However, when leadership is viewed through a gendered lens, the conversations surrounding women leaders' achievements often only emphasise their resilience in fighting against the odds to …

7 skills that women leaders vouch for a successful career
7 months, 2 weeks ago

7 skills that women leaders vouch for a successful career

Hindustan Times  

Wonder what are the essential skills that women leaders possess, which propel their careers to new heights? 7 skills that women leaders vouch for a successful career In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Sujatha Kshirsagar, President and Chief Business Officer at Career Launcher, revealed three key attributes that according to her are indispensable for success - 1. By viewing every …

Women in leadership: Inspiring the next generation
10 months, 1 week ago

Women in leadership: Inspiring the next generation

Hindustan Times  

“Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women.” This powerful statement by the renowned poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou encapsulates the essence of women’s representation in every sphere of life. A study on Pathways to Leadership for Women in the Finance and Economic Sector highlights …

Female leaders are better than men. Then why are there so few women CEOs?
1 year, 3 months ago

Female leaders are better than men. Then why are there so few women CEOs?

India Today  

It is no secret that India has a long way to go when it comes to gender equality in the workplace. Three key advantages of female leaders emerged in this study: Women outperform men in the five dimensions of creative competencies, indicating superior skills in connecting with others, authenticity, and systems awareness. IBM’s ‘Women in Leadership’ study this year states …

6 reasons why the world needs more women in leadership roles | Explained
2 years ago

6 reasons why the world needs more women in leadership roles | Explained

India Today  

While women leadership is becoming a major sub-theme across business management, there is still further scope for improvement. Women leaders continue to defeat many workplace barriers caused by prevalent gender biases and have, time and again, emerged as transformational role models. WOMEN DELIVER FRESH PERSPECTIVES Women leaders offer varied experiences and viewpoints that significantly nurture innovation since diverse perspectives enhance …

Why women have to sprint into leadership positions
2 years, 6 months ago

Why women have to sprint into leadership positions

BBC  

Why women have to sprint into leadership positions Getty Images If women don't secure senior jobs in the first decade of their careers, they often can't do so later. Kimbrough calls this process a “sprint” to leadership, meaning that women who don’t scale the leadership ladder very quickly are less likely to make it to the top at all. The …

Passionate about advancing into leadership role? Here are top 3 tips for women
2 years, 7 months ago

Passionate about advancing into leadership role? Here are top 3 tips for women

Hindustan Times  

Women are born to lead as they already juggle demanding career expectations, work-life balance, household chores, see the big picture while also exploring depths and being stern taskmasters - all while tackling stereotypes and prejudices simultaneously. However, if you are looking to hone your skills and passionate about advancing into a leadership role in your industry, we got you sorted …

Proof versus potential: Why women must work harder to move up
2 years, 10 months ago

Proof versus potential: Why women must work harder to move up

BBC  

Proof versus potential: Why women must work harder to move up Getty Images Some research shows women are held to much higher standards than men, and their leadership potential is generally overlooked, even when highly qualified When ‘potential’ is seen as crucial to moving up the career ladder, women seem to lose out. Getty Images When men overwhelmingly hold leadership …

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