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Interview Patty

Gender Leadership Styles:

Is It Really Man vs. Woman?

Effective leaders frequently exude an identifiable style.
Female leaders are often known for their ability to listen and multitask, while their male counterparts are praised for being strong and aggressive.

But do valuable leadership qualities stem from gender or are they developed over time from life experiences?

In a recent Forbes article, Lisa Serwin, CEO at AppMedicin, makes an argument for the latter and expresses her concern “that media—not to mention we the reader—may be trivializing things a bit when we laud the ‘womanly’ style of a female CEO.”

In fact, genders often agree on the qualities needed to be a successful leader. According to our most recent Randstad engagement study, both male and female respondents identified the same top three qualities needed to be an effective leader, including:

  • Communication skills: (45 percent of men and 49 percent of women)
  • Problem solving skills (35 percent men, 34 percent women)
  • Ability to foster a teamwork environment (27 percent men, 32 percent women)

Leadership Styles of Effective Women (and Men) Leaders
Some of today’s most powerful men and women executives are known to exhibit the top leadership qualities identified in Randstad’s survey. For example:

Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer: The Great Communicator
Mayer is well-known for her ability to effectively communicate via public speaking and motivate those around her. A 2012 Forbes article described her this way: “Mayer isn’t just a good listener. She actively invites her employees to help build the brand … She is an exceptional storyteller and presenter.”

Read the full article at:  womenpoweringbusiness.com

Patty Block, President and Founder of The Block Group, established her company to advocate for women-owned businesses, helping them position their companies for strategic growth. Charting the course for impactful, sustainable, profitable businesses, the beacon is control: of your strategic direction, your money, your time, your staffing, and your ability to bring in business. The Block Group brings together the people, resources and ideas that build results.

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