http://torquetribemarketing.com/2010/04/judith-wright-do-men-and-women-lead-differently/ News and Insights for Propelling Brands and Business Tue, 31 May 2011 11:52:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://torquetribemarketing.com/2010/04/judith-wright-do-men-and-women-lead-differently/comment-page-1/#comment-261 Kevin Masi Sun, 02 May 2010 12:40:40 +0000 http://torquetribemarketing.com/?p=612#comment-261 John, thanks for your insight on this. Over fifty people attended the talk, and many men and women shared experiences such as you describe. Some felt they had learned to succeed and even thrive, while others were still grappling with how to overcome differences in gender communication and leadership styles. Of the many comments about the future of gender intelligence and leadership, Daniel A. Pink was quoted on the direction of business, particularly in the US. As we evolve into the conceptual age, beyond the historically more tangible industries and manufacturing economies, the skills needed will include relationship-nurturing, pattern recognition and meaning-making. both Pink and Dr. Wright described these as feminine energies and sensibilities. They are also prominent qualities in marketing professionals. All of this would seem to imply to exciting opportunity for both women and marketing professionals to have increasingly critical roles in leading business, and to your point, well-worth developing fully. John, thanks for your insight on this. Over fifty people attended the talk, and many men and women shared experiences such as you describe. Some felt they had learned to succeed and even thrive, while others were still grappling with how to overcome differences in gender communication and leadership styles. Of the many comments about the future of gender intelligence and leadership, Daniel A. Pink was quoted on the direction of business, particularly in the US. As we evolve into the conceptual age, beyond the historically more tangible industries and manufacturing economies, the skills needed will include relationship-nurturing, pattern recognition and meaning-making. both Pink and Dr. Wright described these as feminine energies and sensibilities. They are also prominent qualities in marketing professionals. All of this would seem to imply to exciting opportunity for both women and marketing professionals to have increasingly critical roles in leading business, and to your point, well-worth developing fully.

]]> http://torquetribemarketing.com/2010/04/judith-wright-do-men-and-women-lead-differently/comment-page-1/#comment-255 John Agno Sat, 24 Apr 2010 15:12:55 +0000 http://torquetribemarketing.com/?p=612#comment-255 This looks like an excellent program; discussing that the men from Mars and the women from Venus do have different leadership styles. Women managers bring uniquely feminine styles, motivations and skills to professional life and have learned to use some of their strengths -- like empathy, adaptability and strong verbal skills -- to their advantage. Co-existing with male executives in the C-suite, however, can be difficult for female leaders. The Wall Street Journal reported that women are at a disadvantage when they communicate "like a woman" in a male-shaped corporate culture, and 81 percent of women are now "adopting a style with which male managers are comfortable." Communication styles rooted in childhood training or unconscious beliefs can be tough to change. A first step is becoming aware of how you talk at work. An executive coach can help you to be heard by those you want to influence. This looks like an excellent program; discussing that the men from Mars and the women from Venus do have different leadership styles.
Women managers bring uniquely feminine styles, motivations and skills to professional life and have learned to use some of their strengths — like empathy, adaptability and strong verbal skills — to their advantage.
Co-existing with male executives in the C-suite, however, can be difficult for female leaders. The Wall Street Journal reported that women are at a disadvantage when they communicate “like a woman” in a male-shaped corporate culture, and 81 percent of women are now “adopting a style with which male managers are comfortable.”
Communication styles rooted in childhood training or unconscious beliefs can be tough to change. A first step is becoming aware of how you talk at work. An executive coach can help you to be heard by those you want to influence.

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