Leadership is a vast topic, with different scholars coming up with various definitions, descriptions and characteristics of how leaders should act and how to be effective. According to some scholars, leadership standards have been based on male norms and cultures, and such stereotypes make it harder for women to achieve leadership positions.

Robert Vella, currently a head of department at Gozo College Secondary School, was recently awarded a PhD from the University of Sheffield School of Education after conducting research focused on women and leadership, in particular, educational leadership.

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