We found that while women generally outperform their male counterparts on most leadership competencies, they are not perceived by their managers, peers, and subordinates as being as adept at strategic thinking as their male counterparts. This gap between women and men in perceived strategic thinking skills begins early, but by age 50, the difference vanishes. In this episode, we are unraveling the research around this curious case.
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The Extremely Curious Case of Women’s Strategic Thinking– Article by Jack Zenger and Joe Folkman
Study of How Men and Women are Treated Differently at Work– Harvard Business Review
Research: Women are Better Leaders During a Crisis- HBR article by Jack Zenger and Joe Folkman
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We’ve all heard the claims, the theories, and the speculation about the ways leadership styles vary between women and men. There are of course many factors that contribute to this absence of a greater abundance of women in senior-level positions. For centuries, there have been broad, cultural biases against women, and stereotypes die slowly. Zenger Folkman’s current data presents even more compelling evidence that this bias is incorrect and unwarranted. In the episode, we discuss the effectiveness of female leaders and how they compare to men.
Zenger Folkman hosts an exclusive live webinar every month, where you can meet Jack Zenger and Joe Folkman, and join in a conversation about their latest research in leadership development. Find out more information and register at https://zengerfolkman.com/webinar-registration/.
Articles: Are Women Better Leaders Than Men, Research: Women Score Higher Than Men in Most Leadership Competencies Music: Pleasant Pictures
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Our research shows that as women’s experience increases over time, so does their confidence. But at the beginning of a woman’s career, there is a significant gap in confidence between men and women that may be causing women to miss out or wait too long to the advantage of opportunities they are ready for. Today we are discussing how to help others perceive you as a confident leader.
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Article: The Confidence Gap in Men and Women: How To Overcome It
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