“Gender” Bias: It’s Not Just about Women

by | Sep 20, 2016 | balance of masculine and feminine, Balance of masculine feminine, collaborative leadership style, conforming and authenticity, Conforming to masculine, gender bias, Gender difference, gendered definitions of leadership, Masculine Feminine Difference, Strengths of women's leadership | 0 comments

When we talk about “gender bias,” we generally assume we’re talking about a bias against women. Not so fast. The issue is less about men and women and more about a preference for the masculine style. This affects men as well.

A Woman Presidential Candidate! How Gender Is a Factor

by | Jul 6, 2016 | double bind, double bind, feminine strengths, gender bias, Gender difference, gendered definitions of leadership, images of women, unconcscious bias, women aggressive communication, women and confidence, women masculine style | 0 comments

Having a woman set to represent a major political party in the race for the U.S. presidency is historical. I wish this could be the only way gender is a factor. How much of her low favorability ratings do you think are driven by unconscious gender bias?

A Woman Presidential Candidate: A Score for Gender Equity?

by | Jun 14, 2016 | Gender Balance, gender equality, gendered definitions of leadership, images of leadership, progress of women, women aggressive communication, Women in management, Women on boards | 0 comments

I got weepy when Hillary Clinton locked up the nomination for president, not for political reasons but because it is historical. I celebrate what it says about the progress of women and what it does to our images of leadership.

Dreaming of a Feminist President

by | May 11, 2016 | gender bias, gender diversity in leadership, gender equality, Inclusive leadership | 0 comments

If the word “feminist” evokes a negative image of angry, bra-burning women, listen to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudea. Being a feminist simply means valuing women equally with men. He thinks it is no big deal in 2016 to be a feminist. For the U.S. Presidential election, we may have a feminist or someone who is far from a feminist. What difference will that make on gender diversity and equality?