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Very aptly said.!!
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Ummmm you can lead with fear as a man or woman, doesn’t make it sustainable longterm. Those folks will eventually reach a point where no one sticks with them.
I think instead of “trying” to be any particular type of person, the best path to leadership is through authenticity. Own your own issues, work with a therapist or coach, maintain self awareness, and be transparent. If you do that, your confidence will be organic and natural. People will sense that, respect it, and want to follow you because they trust you. Your tribe will find you.
So few words above but a LOT of work. But it’s how I approach it and it has proven effective.
Totally agree!
Where exactly do you keep hearing this?
Media, LinkedIn, but also at prior companies via rumors and personal experience.
It’s because people are misogynistic. Women don’t get successful by being rude or vindictive. Misogynistic people just call successful women rude and vindictive.
When a male speaks succinctly and directly, he’s a clear and efficient communicator. When a woman does it, she’s rude. When a man takes a leadership position, people applaud the “hard work” he must have done to get there. When a woman takes a leadership position, people assume she got there by cheating and screwing over people somehow.
It’s really freaking tough to win when you’re female.
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Sounds like you need to change your news outlets and friend groups. This is absolutely not the type of messaging I’m seeing. I choose to surround myself with media and social circles that are positive and uplifting to women.
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I’m not avoiding the issue, I make a conscious choice to not surround myself by negative media or friends— that’s not avoiding it that’s making a choice to focus on more positive things in life. And I agree with Analyst— flip the script in your mind, if you see and talk negatively, you will find negative energy in your life. I choose to see positivity and positivity comes to me because of it.
And my solutions is quite simple: I treat everyone with respect no matter their gender, sexual preference, race, etc.. be the change you want to see in the world. I may not be able to change the world but with kindness you can change the people you directly engage with and try and make life better for someone else you’re around.
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Hi!
I think that the way to be a successful Leader is by honouring what feels authentic to you and working on yourself:
by having a clear vision, by working on your mindset, your self-care, the way you show up, different technical & interpersonal skills, being clear on your values and staying true to them no matter how uncomfortable it may get at times, by setting clear boundaries, by being professional and respectful, by supporting others, by being emphatic, by taking responsibility and ownership, by staying true to your words, by seeking feedback...
I also think that people have all sorts of opinions and that’s totally ok. Just because something might work for someone else, it doesn't mean it’s the “right” thing for you to do.
Check in with yourself: what aligns with you? What feels good to you? What’s the impact you want to make? How do you want to help & inspire others?...
Wish you all the best on your journey :)
Btw, if you’d like to chat further, feel free to message me/connect on LI.
I´m a Career Coach and will be happy to offer additional insights.