Leadership can be found in formal organizational structures and it can be found in informal peer groups. Leadership is not defined nor limited by gender. While it is common for people to assume that men are natural leaders, in many ways women can bring significant talents to leadership. African women have always been strong leaders - leaders capable of marshalling scant resources to pull their families and their communities through difficult times. They are adept at juggling many tasks and priorities and often deal with a number of crises simultaneously.
Women work well in teams and often put the success of the team before their own personal glory.
Because women tend to build relationships, their leadership style is often motivating and inspirational. It is important for women to draw on these skills and experiences as a starting place in leadership development. Women should know how to use their own natural strengths and to supplement them with new skills that support their talents, expertise and interests.