Shaping and Empowerment of Female Strategic Leadership: An Inclusive Analysis in Leadership Equality

Authors

  • Cheng Zhang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/x7nqdf44

Keywords:

Shaping, Empowering, Strategic Leadership, Leading for Equality, Inclusion

Abstract

With the progress of society and the increasing awareness of gender equality, more and more women are beginning to emerge as leaders in various fields. However, women still face many challenges and difficulties in leadership positions. This study aims to deeply explore the dilemmas and challenges faced by female leaders in organizations, and provide useful revelations and suggestions for organizations and society to promote gender equality and the growth and development of female leaders. The study used qualitative research methods to conduct an in-depth study of shaping and empowering women's strategic leadership: leading for equality. The results show that the role and positioning, capabilities and strategies, growth and promotion, leadership style and culture of female leaders constitute a comprehensive and multi-layered topic. In organizations, female leaders play the role of decision-makers and team builders, paying attention to detail and emotion, while facing the challenge of balancing family and career. They demonstrate excellent communication, decision-making, innovation and change abilities, as well as a focus on long-term effects and sustainable development. However, gender discrimination and family responsibilities remain obstacles to their promotion and development. In order to empower female leaders, organizations should provide training and development opportunities, build inclusive leadership teams, and society needs to strengthen gender equality education and break stereotypes. Overall, by working to promote the development of female leaders, we can hopefully achieve gender equality and drive organizational prosperity and progress.

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29-02-2024

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Zhang, C. (2024). Shaping and Empowerment of Female Strategic Leadership: An Inclusive Analysis in Leadership Equality. Journal of Education and Educational Research, 7(2), 98-106. https://doi.org/10.54097/x7nqdf44