There's an undeniable and oft-proven statistic out there: The more diverse a business or organisation, the better it works. End of story...
Specifically, more women in leadership means more profitability.
In "Women Make Great Leaders: Real World Lessons to Accelerate Your Climb", by Jill Griffin, you can read about great women who tell their stories in industry and as wildly successful entrepreneurs. All have much in common:
• bravery,
• the willingness to step out of line,
• a strong belief in themselves,
• great relationship building skills, and much more.
These are women who have beaten the odds. Early on, they heard the whispers..the inner-call to leadership. They answered, and continue to answer it, with fierce passion and the courage, boldness and resilience required to rise to the next level. They continually polish their talent with a capacity to work really hard, help others succeed, and play the game fair and honest.
They never lose sight that their purpose is to be kind, generous, and to dare greatly to make the world a better place.
These women are doers and risk takers. Many work extremely hard ‘to have it all’ and become devoted wives, partners and mothers while still building careers and influence. They all remain true to their work as leaders in the world, carrying it out with the grace, diplomacy and fortitude it requires.
Reference: Jill Griffin: ‘Women Make Great Leaders: Real World Lessons to Accelerate Your Climb’
