Leadership

Tell Me About It

Science Backs People Who Use Filler Words Like ‘Um’ And ‘You Know’

are women leaders more effective than men

No Kidding

Women‑Led Governments Are More Likely to Deliver on Campaign Promises: Multi‑Country Study

Workplace Toxicity

Dominant, Over‑Confident Leaders Harm The Workplace. Why Are They Still So Valued?

Thrill-seeking and a lack of fear of failure can be mistaken for high energy and enthusiasm, action orientation, and the ability to multitask, experts say.

Softness Is Power

It’s Okay: To Be Shy, Avoid The Limelight

Stepping Up

Study: Public Praise Encourages Women to Lead in Male‑Dominated Fields

Get It Grandma

79‑Year‑Old Woman Elected Village Panchayat Chief After Door‑to‑Door Campaign

The “village paati (grandmother),” who was running for the post for the third time, won on a wave of youth support.

No Kidding

The World Would Be a Better Place If Women Ran It, Barack Obama Says

Boss Body

On Screen, Women in Leadership Roles Are Four Times as Likely as Men to Be Shown Nude, Finds New Report

Did Someone Ask For Data

Study: Women Outscore Men in Most Leadership Skills

Women outperformed men in 17 out of 19 of the leadership competencies that were measured.