Powerful women are viewed as arrogant but have a hard time being viewed as Human-Based Leaders (when it applies) as they feel they're labeled as weak.
Powerful men are viewed as focused and effective leaders but have no problem being viewed as Human-Based Leaders (when it applies).
The playbook isn't the same. What do you think?
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It depends on how one categorizes someone as 'powerful'. For me powerful doesn't equate to arrogance, loudness, or self-promotion. Being powerful is wholeheartedly doing ones work, fulfilling ones purpose, and knowing that lives are affected positively -- needs are met not wants.
Powerful being cannot be categorized by gender but what they focus and work on.
Just sharing my thoughts :)
And great thoughts they are. I interviewed many people for my book on Human-Based Leadership™. These are powerful people who lead from humanity not control and obey. The men I contacted were thrilled to dive in. The women HB Leaders were a great deal more hesitant as they were worried about how they might be viewed. That's a conversation in itself and one I'm looking forward to continuing.
Thank you!
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