|
Post by racheleperes on Feb 2, 2014 11:07:00 GMT -6
Women are, without a doubt, the minority in the workplace. However, women tend to have a better work ethic as compared to men (that's not always the case). Women also have better communication skills, better initiative, and better emotional intelligence. While women may have better communication skills and initiative, only 12 Fortune 500 companies have women in charge. I enjoyed this video, not because I am a woman, but because it gave different side of it, instead of the typical run-of-the-mill "men are better in the workplace".
|
|
|
Post by arenee1370 on Feb 2, 2014 13:27:23 GMT -6
I enjoyed this video a lot. Not only did I learn about why women make great leaders but I learned about a few women who have made big companies bigger and better. This makes me want to step up to the plate at be more of a leader in certain situations instead of allowing others, whether it is a male or another female, to take that position.
|
|
|
Post by shennellw on Feb 2, 2014 13:32:28 GMT -6
This is one of the videos I can believe and agree with. Being a girl I realize the effectiveness of all the traits or characteristics mentioned in the video. Communicating effectively is something women know how to do well. We say what we mean very short and sweet but also mean what we say firmly. Taking initiative is something I see most women do better than men as well. And of course women will have more “emotional” intelligence, duh we’re WOMEN!!
|
|
|
Post by brettstirling on Feb 2, 2014 15:41:20 GMT -6
Well the title of this video certainly cuts to the chase. I think is obvious that being an effective leader isn't exactly about gender. While it is true that women have a better sense for communication and emotional intelligence, these traits aren't just seen in women. A female perspective in business helps lend compassion and communication. I've heard from many other people who have said that women make great investors because they take less risks (or better calculated risks) and follow the book. I see on a regular basis while in school that most female students work harder and take more initiative than most men. I personally have seen great female leadership and vice versa. I've seen great male leadership and vice versa. There are many more factors that come in to play when referring to effective leadership in a general sense. Active listening is pretty important to any situation, whether work related or not, and can mean the difference while making big decisions.
|
|
|
Post by bmcgarry13 on Feb 2, 2014 18:38:00 GMT -6
I am happy for all women finding empowerment from this video, as they should! The battle for gender and ethnic supremacy makes for a very touchy and uncomfortable topic because it is vastly over emphasized. I have problems with all gender videos because they tend to come across a bit one sided. One thing the video does effectively, outside of inspiring women, is its ability to translate and manipulate data/numbers into meaningful averages. On average, females display favorable leadership traits, but since when is greater always better. I am sure there are a few qualities which men excel at or outperform females in, making them just as important depending on the given business, industry, and situation. It makes me believe, it really comes down to the situation and corporate/cultural fit of the workplace. Sorry, but if anyone is agreeing to the video then they are falling prey to just one more stereotype. If you're not convinced, go to google and type in "why men are better business leaders". Plenty of counter arguments, including quantitative and qualitative data, for this subject will pop up. Its a shame we spend so much time arguing for supremacy, especially when most companies have mixed sexes within their boards, CFO's, investors, and stockholders. Sexual supremacy is an antiquated topic, but then again maybe I am just open minded!
|
|
|
Post by dnewson on Feb 2, 2014 18:49:25 GMT -6
I have worked with both female and male leaders on my job, and I must say that it is not always true that female leaders are better communicators and emotional intelligence. I have dealt with both genders in leadership roles and they have all been different. I think it's based more on the individual, the situation and their leadership skills, so I would have to say that both make great leaders.
|
|
|
Post by susiekaz on Feb 3, 2014 16:57:21 GMT -6
I absolutely loved this video, being that I am a woman! The three reasons why women make better business leaders were both logical and interesting. It makes perfect sense that women communicate better and have better emotional intelligence than do men, which leads to increasing profitability for a business. I found it interesting that the video stated women communicate less than men do, something I never heard before. I am was a little shocked to see that women take more initiate than do men, but do agree with that statement after watching this video.
|
|
|
Post by halearnold on Feb 3, 2014 18:06:58 GMT -6
They featured strong women in successful leadership positions. Showed their effectiveness and abilities. they showcased "communication" and why woman make good leaders. I am not sure about the title of the clip though as it creates a divide in male peers who are watching it. So in a sense, they alienate some people who need to hear the message. If this clip is for a female dominated audience or womens group then fine. But if the title is the first thing they see how many men in leadership positions are receptive to the message?
|
|
|
Post by shantel on Feb 4, 2014 14:23:53 GMT -6
I thoroughly enjoyed this video. From the beginning of time women have been the weaker counter part. I think its a good thing that there is research about the strengths of women in business. Moreover there is still a way to go before women dominate business. surely that time will come, because of the versatility of women versus men. Also companies interest in making money will drive the trend of promoting women to increase their bottom line. Overall this is a positive outlook on women based on fact and women will continue to increase in upper level management positions.
|
|
|
Post by ashleysegalla on Feb 5, 2014 15:47:19 GMT -6
I think that this video was very interesting. I think that women get the short end of the stick when it comes to the workplace, and have had to overcome the stereotype that men are better in the workplace just because of their gender. The statistics in the video show that women can be just as good of managers as men. They are good listeners, and have a better sense of peoples' feelings. Communication is a big part of being a manager in any business. Women tend to be better communicators than men are.
|
|
|
Post by benallbright on Feb 5, 2014 19:46:34 GMT -6
I disagree that women are better leaders than men in the workforce. I do agree with the fact that they are better listners and can understand how someone is feeliing as opposed to men. I also think women are better at staying organized and that is crucial in a stressful work enviroment. Businesses will continue to grow and more women will eneter into positions that are usually held by men.
|
|
|
Post by jjohnson on Feb 6, 2014 12:07:51 GMT -6
I found this video interesting, and while I don’t agree nor disagree with the findings, I believe it really just depends on the person themselves; I don’t believe that gender has much to do with being a leader. I believe that I am just as capable to listen to employees and understand their reasoning as any other leader/manager, man or women. I would also caution any HR department that might think about factoring in gender to a decision when hiring an employee. Gender is a protected class, meaning it is illegal to discriminate against a man or woman for employment. Someone that watches this video may be tempted to hire a woman over a man simply based on gender; this is a major no-no.
|
|
|
Post by kati3 on Feb 6, 2014 14:33:06 GMT -6
Of course women make better leaders! It makes perfect sense. They love to communicate, most of them have families they have to manage on a daily basis, they are very perceptive, and they overanalyze everything. What if a working mom was made President of the united States? This country would be on the tightest budget ever and the people might actually be heard.
|
|
|
Post by allisonschex on Feb 7, 2014 9:39:09 GMT -6
i loved how this video stated facts to back up what she was saying and it also gave me some books that im interested in reading. I dont think that women or men are better leaders, it all depends on the skills they have and approach they take. Women happen to usally be more nurturing and intuitive than men which can make great leaders by having a personal relationship with their employees or customers and thinking into their wants and needs.
|
|
|
Post by patrickschwaner on Feb 9, 2014 14:30:11 GMT -6
Well this video definitively states in the title that women make better business leaders than men. Guess there is really no room for argument.
All sarcasm aside, this video does raise some interesting points that women are superior to men in some areas. One area that I feel that I could improve significantly on is listening skills.
|
|