Affecting her Business Women as leaders Women have a unique ability to fulfil certain leadership roles. Women practice a gentler use of power and have a greater interest in empowering others. Research has shown that they are more democratic in their approach, with greater sharing and participation, have greater appreciation of information and communication in general, are focused on long range results and have a greater concern and interest in the individuals they lead. Women are much more likely to use leadership power based on charisma, work record and contacts, rather than organisational position power.
Women are more likely to empower others rather than coerce, while men use power to coerce.
Women worked at a steady pace with small breaks. Men s days were characterised by interruptions, redirection and fragmentation. Women viewed unscheduled tasks and encounters as a chance to be accessible to team members, to be involved, caring and helpful. Men gave little time for activities, which were not related to their work. Women made time for activities, which were not related to their work, such as family life etc and, in fact, gave it greater priority.