Dana Weston Graves turned to baking to explain the differences in how women and men pursue leadership roles.

Graves, the president of Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach, Va., noted that a woman might be very meticulous in baking a pie. She’ll make sure she has all the ingredients, measures them carefully and will closely follow the instructions in baking the pie. Conversely, a guy may or may not have the ingredients but will still mix them up and give it his best shot.

Speaking generally, Graves said men take a similar approach in going after leadership and executive positions, and they won’t worry if they are lacking some of the skills the position requires. Meanwhile, women may be reluctant to apply for leadership posts, even if they are very qualified.

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