I’ve heard it said repeatedly that women make better managers, and I believe it. I think that, by and large, they tend to remember that they’re dealing with people, not deliverables. They get the job done, but they remember who’s doing it. I’d bet, though, that they learn to hide those softer qualities when talking with male superiors.

I don’t know how to get more women promoted, either.

Women in general are capable of running a household and that has been proven over many years. The thing is most have been made to feel intimidated but in reality a successful homemaker is a genuine top notch manager.

Men and women approach titles differently. I happen to think women make better managers because of the fact most teams have to be nurtured like children. I believe a team can identify more and are more prone to work work harder when a woman is in charge.

Hi Bunny,
It’s sad to see the state of unequalness between men and women. One of the intangible benefits I see that women bring to the table is empathy and caring. And business built around these characteristics is business that cares.

Whew, I will come back as there is too much information for me to digest a comment here. And, something of worth is being dangled in front of me right now – but no offer is forth coming ….hmmm?
I am very capable but a woman who has had such big cancer and lost her singing voice – is not worth of notice … plus I am old…Is this worth it to me to bang the pots together and get yet another huge rejection on my home turf? Hmmmm lots on my mind at the moment plus jet lag

Wow bunny,
It is staggering but women all over the world are going through the same thing. It is our own attitude that needs to change…before we expect others to treat us and our work with respect.
The resources are wonderful..and i will have to read them carefully..since i do run a home office. They will help me immensely.
Thanks.

Hi Lance,

I agree with you many of the women who have gotten management positions have been driven by other factors. I feel many have had to raise children as single parents and this had a major impact on their learning abilities to manage successfully. At the same time they are working so hard they don’t see how important they have become to companies.

I have always thought women work better under pressure whether it comes from within or from intimidation. It is a built in survival mechanism.

Thanks for your input. It is highly appreciated.

Gender differences can be interesting, but I think if you measure effectiveness in any scenario, it will mostly boil down to motivation, skills, and feedback.

I like the one-liner “you’re either trained or you’re untrained” (or something like that.) My effectiveness at leading teams on expeditions isn’t because I’m a guy; it’s because I’m trained and I had great mentors.

This is largely why I focus so much on teaching hard-core skills. It levels the playing field … rich, poor, boy, girl, introvert, extrovert, … you name it

Hi Patricia,

Yes, I can feel it in your comment the jet lag from your recent trip has taken a toll after you catch up on your sleep ~ I think you will feel differently because you seem more physically tired and this plays upon our emotions.

First of all, I want to tell you as a follower of your blog. You have been a powerful difference not only for women but both genders.

This powerful difference has been a positive influence and strength along with compassion has encouraged your friends. So I am waiting for you to start banging those pans because your words and experiences are being heard.

hey my friend Zeenat~

Much of the controversy is old. Too many women make being a woman an issue when it is totally with out a strong point. Our focus should be that we are as capable of leadership in any area not because of our gender but our abilities.
I used to think of myself as a feminist before reading and researching Eleanor Roosevelt. I have been some what confused by the new feminist ways of dissecting every little thing and not using common sense. Blaming men for holding us back or blaming men and remaining victims.
A strong woman knows she is responsible for her own actions and convictions. Men are open to us as leaders when we are accepted as acting as leaders and spoiled cry babies.
Thank you for stopping by and sharing with us.

Hi J. D. ~

You are right.
Effectiveness comes when both gender are motivated and the motivation does vary between genders as well as each individual.

It’s really sad that things like you described are happening to women, but as you also pointed out, it’s women fault because they let it happen. When I had my business, I promoted a lot of women, basically, everybody was a woman in my company, except for some programmers, and one or two random guys, so good that they become impossible to lay off.

Women are taking job much more serious, are far more dedicated and tend to spend a lot of more time on an issue than men. On the other side, they get too emotional and at some point they tend to draw a very big line between work and family: it’s either no family at all, only career, either just family and no career. I think there’s possible to find some place in between.

Hi Dragos,

This is a big issue and I don’t have an argument here to defend women getting emotional. It is a common know fact we are more emotional then men. I do feel career and private life needs to be kept separate that is one of the difference between men and women. Women enjoy working. Having a career gives them strength ~ individuality ~ independence ~ self esteem. All very important qualities for a woman. We can take care of ourself and contribute to the house and family needs. Having children adds extra change for both genders.At this time it is usually when a woman decides to end her career until the child is older or works part time. The fact reminds it is usually, the mother that is faced with this decision. This is why she needs support from friends and family even more, if she decides to continue to work.

Biologically women are more on a human time clock.. She can get her education and marry then work a few years then have children . Or have children, join the work force and take what you can get. The scenarios are endless. Thing is what some employers are just beginning to realize women who have raised children been active in the community and have managed a house hold should be taken more seriously. They may have to brush up on some skills but should not be over looked because of age. The fact is she is used to doing the biggest job of her life, raising a family and managing a household. Her only flaw is being naive to the ways of the workforce. A woman, who is attentive with her job and is use to being responsive and loyal.Not actually seeing a paycheck for her efforts before, may fit the mold to why she has become over looked by her employer, I think. She is doing something that comes natural to her.A mindset, I would say established by nature instincts as being wife and mother then boom she is basically using the same instincts with her job and grateful to be getting paid for it. Women have great survival instincts I believe.

Men can become friends easier outside of work. I have noticed men form brotherhoods. Solid bonds where they get support from each other with work and socializing. With women it is similar but more for emotional support and the friendships come and go more frequently. I found it less of a problem when I had girlfriends in other departments of the company. I think there is a lot of competitiveness among younger women which creates unnecessary problems in the office. A subject I will bit my lip on for now.

I would have to say a home business could benefit women with children. Even if they are working for someone else. This would also be a benefit to the employer as long as he didn’t have to provide a workspace and his employee manages to get the job done.

Thanks for stopping in I always enjoy your opinions being shared ~

Hi Bunny, I’ve always thought that, for whatever reason, it’s harder to be a woman. I have enjoyed many good friendships with women (without sexual overtones) and it’s given me a somewhat unique perspective. I think every man should have the same experience. It really helps bridge the understanding gap.

Hi Jonathan,

I have had great platonic relationships with guys over the years. I worked for 6 years on a team being 1 of the two women with 8 guys. It was a good experience and two of the men have been a great influence on me and we have stayed in contact over the years.

My guy friends that I socialized with are still friends but we aren’t in touch as much. I use to get calls all hours of the day and night which became a problem after marriage.

Our conversations were cool. They respected my opinion or enjoyed the fact I knew so much about soccer or history ~ one of my male friend plays for the Dynamos. It is a mutual respect thing.

Men and women can learn a lot from each other and utilize it in their own personal relationships but this takes maturity and trust from all sides involved.

Good topic you have brought up.

Interesting comments and topic of course. Bunny, while I do agree with most situations needing to be equal opportunities for people, there is still a degree of difference that is so shockingly obvious a lot of people are simply afraid to venture near it when it comes to gender differences. Guess what people, men and women ARE different and so there are sometimes more suited roles (in general) for one or the other. I think the negative aspects of discrimination have put a label on gender that makes people avoid that point. Should we discriminate by gender, no. But the reality is that in general, there are differences. Tall men have different opportunities than short men for different careers as well, it is just a fact. Where there are differences, there will always be differing opportunities.

Not meaning any harm or disagreement here, but I find a lot of points with gender differences irrellevent. Do your best, do what you do best and find the best role that does in fact suit you. If you want to venture into areas that are typically discriminated, its no different than when a short man wants to play pro basketball. Its more difficult, though not impossible. That is reality.

Hi and thanks for the great links!

As a women I have to say I am not prone to feeling “less than” or less worthy or whatever the case may be today. I feel pretty confident about those types of ideas, but having said that I have never worked in the business sector and so I still cannot believe when I hear that stuff like this goes on.

I used to work as a teacher so no salary discrimination there, here in Canada at least , everyone gets paid the same, man or woman. But now I work from home, yay! And am loving every bit of it, so your post was so applicable to me in so many ways

Hi Mike,

If a woman adds up for the job she should have it and be paid the same as a man.

I think women need to be more assertive.

Thanks for stopping in and sharing.

Hi Evita,

I am glad you enjoyed the links.

Thank you for sharing with us _

Bunny, I absolutely agree with the pay and possibilities for women need to be equal when they are fact performing equally. What I get tire of is those women (and you alluded to this point) who feel like opportunities (when skills and significant behavior differences DO make an impact) should be equal regardless of the differences. Equal rights is often used as a “way in” or as a reason even when there are true differences a person is ignoring.

As for assertiveness, I guess in general yes, women do need to be more assertive but this is one of those significant differences that just isn’t going to change across a complete gender.

Men and women are equals yet different. There’s no need to quibble whose the dominant. Each complements the other, without women men will be helpless, without men women will have nothing rely to. Both needs each other. Each has strong points and each has weaknesses.

Were it not for the caring of my mother, I would not be here. Were it not for the presence of my father I would have fallen.

Wow I’m so glad I clicked over from Franks Blog.
I enjoyed the post and I do cherish my women friends
and have worked with and under women the world would
be much better without MEN I wrote one time about
why women make better bloggers and friends
I’m glad I stopped by what an excellent BLOG
stumbled and shot around the internet LOL

Hi Mike,

I had a yucky weekend, sorry I think women and men have become more familiar with each other there for mutual respect in most areas are used.

Walter~

You are a wise man and I think we all are feeling this.

Thank you for sharing this.

Hi John,

Well I am happy you clicked over too.
Emmm, I dont know how much better we would be without them ~ They are very useful in their place. lol

Seriously it is working together, open minded with each other that counts.

THANKS for stopping in and sharing .