The global pandemic and increasing instability around the world have shown up stark lines of division between countries – particularly with regards to gender. Is it time to ask if women are better leaders than men? - The global pandemic and increasing instability around the world have shown up stark lines of division between countries – particularly with regards to gender. Is it time to ask if women are better leaders than men?
- As 2019 came to a close and a new decade dawned, former US President Barack Obama made a telling comment at a private leadership event in Singapore. “I’m absolutely confident that for two years, if every nation on earth was run by women, you would see a significant improvement across the board on just about everything… living standards and outcomes.” The statement was loaded with intent on a number of fronts. A positive push against toxic masculinity? Tick. A subtle endorsement of a future run for office by Michelle Obama? Tick. A not-so-subtle dig at current incumbent Donald Trump? Double tick. But while the optimism of 2020 swiftly disappeared behind a face mask, the gravitas of Obama’s words only increased in heft.
Global statistics quickly revealed that the countries with the most effective coronavirus responses have one thing in common – a woman at the helm. From the quick control by Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen putting the country in lockdown early, and Icelandic Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir offering free testing to all citizens, to German Chancellor Angela Merkel communicating with calm and scientific rigor, the prime minister of Sint Maarten in the Caribbean taking early and decisive action, and the swift reactions of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, female leaders around the world proved innovative and decisive in their actions. Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg also took her lead from scientists and won acclaim for her compassionate messages to children. - Global statistics quickly revealed that the countries with the most effective coronavirus responses have one thing in common – a woman at the helm. From the quick control by Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen putting the country in lockdown early, and Icelandic Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir offering free testing to all citizens, to German Chancellor Angela Merkel communicating with calm and scientific rigor, the prime minister of Sint Maarten in the Caribbean taking early and decisive action, and the swift reactions of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, female leaders around the world proved innovative and decisive in their actions. Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg also took her lead from scientists and won acclaim for her compassionate messages to children.
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