Welcome to the Emerging Leader
This edition of the Emerging Leader opens a discussion of gender and leadership. As they ascend to leadership positions, women are achieving positive results and paving the way for others. Every day we see how much leadership style matters and how building long-term relationships and inspiring others through vision and values creates measurable success.

This is the final edition of the Emerging Leader for this school year. Hit reply and let us know what you think. If you missed out, here are our past issues .
What we've been reading
This paper draws on the inspiration of St John Paul II that each woman is endowed with a "feminine genius" by which she offers a unique contribution to the world. She challenges the stereotype that women excel only at typically nurturing competencies such as motivation and relationship building. She persuades us that women demonstrate a more positive contribution in taking initiative, displaying honesty and integrity and driving results.

This timely and provocative article contends that the brokenness of the country's boys stands in contrast to its girls, who still face an abundance of obstacles but go into the world increasingly well equipped to take them on. (nytimes.com)

Though women are less confident than men when managing money, they invest with purpose and patience. This should inspire more women to seek financial careers.(thestreet.com)

This country embraces a "hygge" culture the power of safe social interaction. This article might inspire you to have a hygge evening or decorate your room to create a hyggelige. (theconversation.com)
What we've been watching

"Rachel Wheeler - Food For The Poor" (2:59)

No drinking water, no home, and eating mud cakes to ease their hunger. This was Haiti after the earthquake. Rachel , a US teen, fueled by a broken heart, had to act. Years later she has changed the lives of entire villages. Her story is amazing and is a call to action for us all.

"Women Make Better Business Leaders" (1:54)

New studies show women score higher in many leadership attributes like communications, emotional intelligence and initiative. But most importantly, femaile leaders are achieving results.
What we've been thinking
Most people are surprised when they learn that I teach at an all-girls high school. Stereotypical comments about drama, fragrances, crying, and hair on the floor hold varying degrees of truth. I usually joke that by Friday, I have to go home and pick up an ax and chop some wood to restore my flagging testosterone levels. Truth be told, after 28 years in a male oriented management consulting industry this environment has been good for me and I've learned a lot. I was pleasantly shocked to find a story about the manliest of men , shipyard workers for Vigor Alaska. These have got to be the most hardened, tough, bearded metal-chewers on the planet. Yet they now start their day gathering to meditate, share about their families and home problems, and talk about "mushy, gushy" stuff. Skeptical at first, the men have seen positive changes. Many are dealing with their insecurities and see that real confidence doesn't come from bravado. The company - long plagued with retention and productive issues, is doing better. We salute the shipyard men of Vigor Alaska and their courageous leaders who took a chance on them!

- Mr Charles Kafoglis
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