Why Women May Be Better Leaders for Our Chaotic Times

Men have dominated Western culture for centuries, with men being showcased as being superior and women being considered either ill-suited or inferior to assume leadership positions.

In recent decades, women have made substantial progress in being recognized as effective and inspirational leaders, but the glass ceiling has only been cracked, not broken. The U.S. has never had a female President, compared to more than fifteen women in Europe, Canada, and New Zealand who have had female leaders.

The selection of Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s nominee for President is notable and may indicate a shift in public attitudes following the previous candidacy of Hilary Clinton.

It raises the question for many: Who might be better for leading us through the world’s chaotic times — men or women? Recent research suggests women might be better.

This article argues that women may be better suited to assume leadership roles in our organizations and institutions, given the chaos, uncertainty, and changing aspects of our culture and economy, because of their personalities and skill sets.

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