Been Quote by Margaret Hamburg
“I don't want to over generalize, but I believe that women are typically drawn to leadership styles that focus on consensus building, effective listening and working in teams. That's certainly been my leadership style, and I think it's been very successful.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Leadership Perspectives, 2018
Women often excel in collaborative leadership, emphasizing listening and consensus.
In simple terms: Women tend toward collaborative leadership styles.
Key Takeaway
Embrace teamwork and listening in leadership.
Themes
leadership
gender dynamics
collaboration
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
practical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- corporate management
- nonprofit boards
- project teams
- community groups
Key Concepts
organizational behavior
team dynamics
inclusive leadership
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you foster inclusive leadership?
- What benefits arise from consensus building?
A Different Perspective
Risk of stereotyping gender abilities.
