7Women, naturally the best leaders for the 21st century?

Greg Young

DOI: 10.4324/9781003150626-9

We have to free half the human race, the women, so that they can help free the other half.

Emmeline Pankhurst

Overview

History is awash with examples of famous leaders that when asked one can bring to mind. Ask the question specifically whether one can name a notable woman leader and the task gets more challenging. The responses might include female monarchs: Cleopatra, Elizabeth 1st and 2nd, Victoria, or politicians: Golda Meir, Margaret Thatcher, Angela Merkel or Indira Gandhi. Take it a step further and ask the question relating to notable women business leaders and I am guessing that you will really struggle. Admittedly, for much of the ...

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