The Thin Line Between Men & Women who Lead - Dr. Tracie Hines Lashley

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Introduction

The debate of gender playing a dominant role in leadership continues. There may be some who see men as more dominant than women. However, we must always remember that no two people are exactly the same. Let us not forget that all women and all men should not be placed in the same category across the board. There really is a “thin line” between women and men who lead. When you look in the mirror and around your business, do you see the differences? If so, jot some of them down and examine. What are you typically assessing when doing so? Women must focus on self-awareness and honesty when it comes to assessing professional abilities. Build a network of women who can support your business to THRIVE. 

Now, let us WomanUP and watch how your business will THRIVE!

Show Objectives – The Why

The objective during this show is to ensure that women are aware that gender should not impede greatness. Leadership qualities is not gender based; however, there are some situations where men may have a slight natural advantage. What women must know is that the advantages can be worked on personally to capture the skill gaps. You will notice during the show that the comparisons are not strictly across the board. 

Key Issues – Owner Perspective

1. Women continue to think that men are more dominant in most leadership areas.
2. Men continue to be threatened by women in leadership.
3. Communication styles vary between the genders.
4. Men continue to brand themselves more than women.
5. Women are not as confident than men who lead.
6. The gender gap exists with the level of impulsiveness and sensitivity.
7. There is no value in the work-life balance.
8. Women are more empathetic than men but not all.
9. Women must understand the power of teamwork vs. competing. 
10. Women are not building business networks to relief the stress of doing everything alone.
11. Handling situations during a crisis continues to take hold of women.

What You Need to Know – The What
 

1. Work on being more dominant.
2. Learn the power of communication and effective listening.
3. Start advertising individual skills and accomplishments in the marketplace.
4. Embrace work-life balance and find harmony in your life.
5. Stop competing and start completing.
6. Test disaster or crisis plans throughout the year.
7. Recognize personal emotions.

What You Need to Do – The How

1. Start showing up at networking events and tell people who you are and what you do.
2. Practice being more dominant and aggressive.
3. Schedule time during the day for family and personal time.
4. Create productive teams at home and work.
5. Practice effective and active listening.
6. Elevate your emotional intelligence skills.

Possible Solutions by THE LIGS LLC

1. Conduct strategy sessions with business owner to develop a life plan.
2. Provide coaching sessions and corporate training.
3. Provide behavioral assessments (DISC and Emotional Intelligence) and workshops to ensure staff is aware of how to effectively communicate with each other.

Women of Business THRIVING provides actionable information and practices the team concept using the THRIVE model. The THRIVE model teaches business owners and leaders how to view business with the “heartfelt mindset”, which is deeper than the fixed and growth mindset. To thrive from the heart requires Thought, Heart feeling, Relationships, Intention, Vitality, and Enrichment. Heartfelt mindsets are actively engaged and involved in contribution and focused on internal and external THRIVING.

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Written by Dr. Tracie Hines Lashley, D.M. 
CEO, THE Leaders Innovative Growth Solutions LLC
WEBSITE: http://theligsllc.info OR http://thrivewithtracie.com 
EMAIL: growme@theligsllc.com
eBOOKS: http://booksbytracie.com  

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