Supporting Female Leaders and Women in the Workplace

What qualities does a good leader possess? What makes a good leader? What are some leadership styles that help us thrive?

During these unprecedented times, countries led by a female head of state seem to be doing better with their responses to the pandemic and are handling it more effectively than other nations led by males. In fact, countries with female leaders suffered far lower death rates than comparable nations led by men thus far during the first wave. What does this tell us about female leadership, and what can we all learn during this time of crisis that will enhance our leadership skills for the future? During this Candid Conversation, Outspoken speaker and transgender activist Paula Stone Williams discussed these and other issues related to the traits that help an organization flourish with a female style of leadership.

When speaking about female leaders handling the pandemic worldwide, Paula said that she heard one of the answers is because women are more decisive than men. “That brought some interesting questions, because that’s not necessarily something I have observed. Now that I’ve worked primarily with females, and you know I will always live in between genders, and have seen life from both sides, I find that most women I have worked with will consider all variables and possibilities. I do find that most women are better at embracing nuance.” Paula also stated that “Women’s brains are constantly firing neurons from left brain to right brain while men’s neurons tend to not cross over. So, women’s brains both artistically and logically are both functioning more holistically together than a male’s.”

Other topics Paula discussed:

• Personal and professional valuable lessons learned through the lens of a woman

• How women and men can support women in the workplace
  

Watch Paula’s full Candid Conversation!

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: 

• Paula’s Website: Visit here

• I’ve Lived As A Man & A Woman -- Here’s What I’ve Learned: Recommended TED talk

• Red Table Talk with Jada Pinkett Smith: Watch episode here

• She’s My Dad: Book

CONNECTING WITH OUTSPOKEN AGENCY AND OUR SPEAKERS

If you haven't had the chance to listen and watch our Candid Conversation videos, we encourage you to take some time and find the video that resonates with you. Other conversations may be viewed on the Candid Conversations page here. Our speakers, who are experts in their fields, outline great advice and contribute real value to modern conversations that are happening today through virtual events, workshops and more. 

If you would like to explore how you may host our speakers at your next event, please don't hesitate to reach out by email.