Picture this: A company hires a woman who demonstrates collaborative skills and open-mindedness during the interview stage. But as the months pass, the new hire starts to veer away from those leadership traits, becoming less collaborative and open-minded, until she’s exhibiting a more masculine leadership style than the feminine one that landed her the position.
This scenario often plays out in the corporate world when women get a seat at the table and believe they need to lead like men to succeed, changing their leadership style—to their detriment. Much of the conversation on women in the workplace has focused on increasing representation, which is vital. Yet it’s essential that as women secure leadership positions, they feel free to maintain their natural leadership styles so they can be effective in their roles and accomplish results.
Asian Woman Leadership 