Women at the Helm: Competence in Command
In the ongoing pursuit of progress and equality, the influence of women leaders in various fields stands as a formidable force shaping our societal landscape. This edition is dedicated to examining the triumphs, challenges, and undeniable impact of women leaders, recognizing that the journey to equitable leadership is ongoing.
The content acknowledges opposing viewpoints questioning the focus on female leaders, emphasizing competence over gender as the primary criterion for leadership roles. While some argue that initiatives highlighting women leaders perpetuate gender divisions, evidence, such as a 2022 McKinsey & Company study, suggests that gender-diverse companies are 25% more likely to achieve above-average profitability.
Despite persistent stereotypes, research consistently supports the idea that diverse leadership teams, including women, contribute to more robust decision-making processes. The need for ongoing dialogue and awareness is emphasized, recognizing that dismantling biases hindering opportunities based on gender is as crucial as acknowledging merit.
The latest edition of ExecutiveShe, titled "The Most Inspiring Women Leaders in Business," delves into the stories of women who have shattered glass ceilings, offering inspiration and insights into their journeys. By doing so, the publication contributes to a broader understanding of the multifaceted challenges and triumphs faced by women in leadership positions.
The narrative reinforces that fostering diversity in leadership is not just a women's issue but a societal imperative. By amplifying the voices and experiences of women leaders, an environment is created where competence thrives regardless of gender. The journey towards true equality is acknowledged, recognizing both the strides made and the road ahead. Ultimately, it emphasizes that it's not just about women leaders; it's about leadership itself, guided by competence and strengthened by diversity.
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Meet Ms. Nin Desai, President, and CEO of NIN Ventures, an experienced fund manager and a technology geek.
She seeks some exceptional disruptive technologies that change an existing industry and also helps create a new market and value network, displacing an earlier technology or a way of doing business.
Her company, NIN Ventures (or NIN.VC), a venture capital firm offers financing to early-stage emerging companies with high growth potential in exchange for equity / an ownership stake.
The risks VCs take investing in disruptive technologies or business models yield higher returns than their limited partners (or investors) require.
Below are the highlights on Nin’s journey, in their own words: The 2008 Financial Meltdown led to liquidity crises for entrepreneurs, companies, LPs, & VCs.
No new funds mean less startup funding, low employment, and slow economic growth.
Breaking the glass ceiling, venturing into traditionally an all-male bastion or male-dominated field, working shoulder to shoulder with men, et al is proverbs of the yore.
The business world has indeed evolved.However, women do have the advantage of their natural management and leadership skills.
More women are today setting up businesses at an astonishing rate and are being tremendously successful at that.Astonishing also is the fact that they are balancing their family and work life with envious ease.
Like every other successful entrepreneur, they are also expected to be competitive, and it goes without saying that they have been into the competition or else they would not have been where they are today.Women are known to bring varied attributes to the workplace and business and bring about positive changes.
Today, the world is talking and focusing on emotional intelligence as an integral part of leadership, educational institutions are including emotional intelligence for holistic development from a tender age, and resumes are full of these.
While the entire world expects leaders and team members to possess these qualities or at least develop them, women already had them.
A lot has happened as a direct or indirect result of COVID-19 affecting businesses.
People are experiencing an increase in unemployment.
Almost all these changes are stressful, but the best thing that can be done to look forward and to calm the nerves of the people is clear, concise, and accurate leadership.
The quality of a businesswomen’s strength of the support system and the network goes a long way in helping to reach the goals.
The employees of any company know how valuable it is to have a champion in their corner and it is one of the most valuable resources one can have in their professional career.
They believe in their own abilities and purpose.
