04-06-2026LEADERSHIP NOW

Why women leaders are ditching the old workplace rulebook—and winning because of it

Forging a new model leads to happier work lives and a better bottom line.

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For many years, women have been told that they needed to “step-up” to lead. You know the narrative—speak more assertively, be less emotional, less sensitive and toughen up. In essence, to “fit the mold.”

The trouble is, that mold was never created with them in mind. It was built in an era where leadership equalled hierarchy, control,........

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