The gender differences in leadership explain the variances in the results, particularly the way in which female leaders make decisions. Kambhampati emphasizes the domain, or risk matters a great deal, as female leaders differentiate between aspects of risk in their leadership decisions. This description is less applicable when describing the female leadership paradigm. The inter-personal leadership style ascribed to female leaders further enables female leaders to adopt what may be described as a paradoxical mindset, simultaneously embracing the demands of leadership with a more interpersonal and resilient style. The evidence shared in this research makes a compelling reason for all leaders to learn from female leaders' traits in handling complex issues.

Source: Forbes October 11, 2020 16:07 UTC