With only 2.4% of women in a CEO seat at a Fortune 500 company, these women have a vital role. They represent women everywhere.

While closing the gender gap still has a long way to go, being a good leader takes some knack, and for women in these leadership roles, the position may be even more daunting. Women often need to prove themselves a bit more than their male counterparts and work harder to gain the respect of their peers.

More information: https://www.forbes.com/sites/yec/2017/10/03/eight-traits-every-powerful-female-leader-possesses/#7817bde7608f