BONUS EPISODE TWO: How Developing Leadership Skills is the Superpower You Didn't Realize You Were Missing

Hey there, visionary CEOs and aspiring leaders! Get ready for an exciting bonus episode of The Visionary.CEO. In this episode, we're diving into the empowering world of leadership, with a special focus on women in leadership roles. We'll be discussing a brand new program called Lead for Women that aims to unlock the hidden leadership potential in women. But hold on tight, because this program takes a whole new approach to leadership that you won't want to miss! Ever felt like you were missing out on a superpower when it comes to leading your team? Well, guess what? You're not alone. Many women face common challenges in their leadership journey, from not getting the results they desire to struggling to take their team to the next level. But fear not, this episode will explore how developing leadership skills can be the superpower that propels you to success! Now, let's talk stereotypes. Men often label women as too emotional, but guess what? Emotions are universal! We'll shed light on how emotions can either empower or hinder your leadership journey. Plus, we'll uncover the surprising link between emotional intelligence and the culture of your organization. Trust us, this is a topic you'll want to dive into headfirst. But it's not just about leading others, it's about leading yourself too. We'll discuss how understanding yourself and tending to your own needs can be a powerful tool in your leadership arsenal. Say goodbye to negative emotions and hello to confidence, resilience, and empowerment! Don't worry, we'll share practical tips on how to develop this superpower in your own life. Here's the deal: leadership isn't just about inspiring others, it starts with you. We'll challenge the traditional notions of leadership and explore the importance of individual agency and influence. We'll also tackle real-life tragedies that can happen in business, from performance gaps to lawsuits, and how having leadership skills can make all the difference in handling these challenges. But wait, there's more! We have an exciting announcement: Lead for Women is releasing a program to help women harness their leadership potential. We'll share all the details, from the different cohorts available to the focus of the program. If you've been waiting for an opportunity to level up your leadership game, this is it! So, get ready to dive deep into the world of leadership, embrace your inner visionary CEO, and unlock the superpower that comes with developing your leadership skills. Tune in to this bonus episode of The Visionary.CEO: Leadership is Feminine, because let's face it, it's time for men to listen up and embrace a more inclusive future of leadership.

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For most women, when we are invited to study leadership the teachers, scholars, authorities and models are primarily… men. We are indoctrinated from the time we are born that men are the leaders and that natural male characteristics are the strengths you must also possess to be a good leader. Powerful. Strong. Authoritative. Direct. Assertive. Decisive. These and so many more are attributes that are typically associated with the male model of a leader. And so, for the better part of the last one hundred years as women have made their way into the fold, in a variety of leadership roles, we have learned and studied to walk the way of a men to achieve success. Women dismiss their own knowing because we’ve been so indoctrinated in male leadership models. We dismiss what we know for what others tell us to be and how to be seen. There is another way to lead. To be in alignment. To not feel like an imposter. It’s time for the reimagining of leadership. That’s not to disparage any of the progress that has come before us. Progress is progress. For those of us who stand in the footsteps of the women who came before us we are here because of their courage, bravery and resilience. I wonder instead if women equally looked to the characteristics they learned from their mothers for leadership. I wonder if we were taught to lean on different qualities to drive success. I wonder what might happen then? The traditional qualities of mothering are communication, nurturing, listening, strength, support, grace, and yes… love. What if to be the best leader you can be as a woman, you integrated the best of both? This is how women will stand with integrity in their role as leaders. As women, we can be assertive, direct, powerful, and authoritative but we need not only rely on those attributes for success. After 25 years of watching and studying leaders, I can tell you that for sure many traditional male attributes are effective in the short run, but they typically only serve a few. Whereas, when leadership is feminine. When the leader possesses the strengths of femininity and grace the results are for all. This podcast is my like my gentle request and invitation to my fellow female leaders that we reclaim the world leadership as one that is a feminine definition. That we continue to work with all of our allies to build organizations and systems that include more support, collaboration, grace and communication. And that we do so not because we are uncomfortable with the more traditional male-dominating models, but because we truly do know that leadership is a feminine strength and attribute. And the world needs more of us leading. Now more than ever.