Busted

Myth: Good leadership is masculine leadership


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What makes a good leader? When you hear this question, do you think about traits like assertiveness, ambition, and determination?  

A lot of people may be surprised to realize that as a society, we often associate good leadership with stereotypically masculine traits. In fact, a range of different traits—including both stereotypically masculine and feminine traits—make effective leaders. This episode delves into the myth that good leadership is masculine leadership and explores how we can facilitate more diverse and representative leaders across our workplaces and our societies. 

Featured Guests:  

Dr. Felix Danbold, Assistant Professor, University College London School of Management  

Dr. Joyce He, Assistant Professor of Management and Organizations, University of California Los Angeles 

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