For a long time I was the only woman in the management circle. Sometimes I saw a problem or a solution from a completely different perspective than my male colleagues. This mutually surprised us. I know that my views were sometimes influenced by my gender, as were sometimes their views. But, as a result of our collaboration my male colleagues and I were often able to craft a better solution for our business and for our people.
Gender is an asset.
Gender can bring balance and strength to decision making. Women in business, particularly women in management and women bosses, have to stop trying to neutralize their gender. It is time to use it. Being a woman is an asset. When women in business, especially women bosses, use their gender positively in the workplace perhaps we will be less disappointed by the results.