If Sheryl Sandberg ,COO of Facebook can feel horrified to learn that she ranked fifth most powerful woman in the world by Forbes, as quoted by her in her book 'Lean In',who are we to own our successes?
Its oddly observed that men can shamelessly brag and own successes which are not even their own ,whereas women fail to enjoy the fruits of their own hard work. They refrain the limelight and owe their successes to team and family when congratulated. This is not fair, not at all.
What make women do this? Parenting and societal norms ask women to be more flexible,adaptable and require them to do more than boys, giving the lame excuse that boys will be boys after all...Who has divided these gender roles.... History! We can not hold past responsible for all the wrongs done for long.Paleolithic era is over long ago. Biology....women can't handle that tough world,really? In today's age of automation,is this the excuse we have?
Work should not have a gender. According to Dutch researcher Geert Hofstede,"The dominant values in a masculine society are achievement and success; the dominant values in a feminine society are caring for others and quality of life". Is it not true that in fourth industrial revolution caring for others and providing better quality of life will fetch you achievement and success?
Traditional feminine traits are your hidden superpowers.Top 8 competencies desired for modern leaders are considered feminine as surveyed by John Gerzema ,co-author of The Athena Doctrine: How Women (And The Men Who Think Like Them) Will Rule The Future.
The recent World Economic Forum studies show that the employers of future are looking at ability to work collaboratively as prime factor in hiring, I see women bearing the most of burden as they are seen as collaborative and caring.
According to a HBR study,Men were 36% more likely to share knowledge and expertise—an informational resource. Meanwhile, women were 66% more likely to assist others in need—an action that typically costs more time and energy.It can lead to emotional exhaustion and burn out in woman. So being ready and acknowledged for their contribution is only way to shift the focus away from the gender of the employee and toward the value added.
So My Dear Women, no one accomplishes anything alone but the time today is best for you as world needs you. Be ready to hog the limelight and acknowledge your superpowers.
Its oddly observed that men can shamelessly brag and own successes which are not even their own ,whereas women fail to enjoy the fruits of their own hard work. They refrain the limelight and owe their successes to team and family when congratulated. This is not fair, not at all.
What make women do this? Parenting and societal norms ask women to be more flexible,adaptable and require them to do more than boys, giving the lame excuse that boys will be boys after all...Who has divided these gender roles.... History! We can not hold past responsible for all the wrongs done for long.Paleolithic era is over long ago. Biology....women can't handle that tough world,really? In today's age of automation,is this the excuse we have?
Work should not have a gender. According to Dutch researcher Geert Hofstede,"The dominant values in a masculine society are achievement and success; the dominant values in a feminine society are caring for others and quality of life". Is it not true that in fourth industrial revolution caring for others and providing better quality of life will fetch you achievement and success?
Traditional feminine traits are your hidden superpowers.Top 8 competencies desired for modern leaders are considered feminine as surveyed by John Gerzema ,co-author of The Athena Doctrine: How Women (And The Men Who Think Like Them) Will Rule The Future.
The recent World Economic Forum studies show that the employers of future are looking at ability to work collaboratively as prime factor in hiring, I see women bearing the most of burden as they are seen as collaborative and caring.
According to a HBR study,Men were 36% more likely to share knowledge and expertise—an informational resource. Meanwhile, women were 66% more likely to assist others in need—an action that typically costs more time and energy.It can lead to emotional exhaustion and burn out in woman. So being ready and acknowledged for their contribution is only way to shift the focus away from the gender of the employee and toward the value added.
So My Dear Women, no one accomplishes anything alone but the time today is best for you as world needs you. Be ready to hog the limelight and acknowledge your superpowers.
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