“Some Leaders Are Born Women” - PowerPoint Presentation

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“Some Leaders Are Born Women” – Geraldine Ferraro

Leah Busam, Senior Director for Student Affairs

Xavier University

Student Organizations Academy

September 16, 2017

Welcome & IntroductionsWho am I?LeaderStudent

Professional

Mother of 3

WifeXavier Alum

Welcome & IntroductionsOur time together

Agenda

Participation is expected!

We’ll use polls, discussion, and active listeningA few caveatsGender binaryNo right or wrong answers

Not about advancing political agenda

Let’s Take a PollPlease follow the instructions:Text LEAHBUSAM982 to 37607

Female Representation in Leadership RolesWomen by the #50% of the US population47% of the workforce

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hief executives at S&P 500 companies = 5.8%In political leadership = Less than 20% of CongressLess than 25% of seats in state legislatures

Only 5 governor seats

Female “Success” RatesAt universitiesWomen attend college at higher rates than menWomen earn more degrees than men

At Xavier

Women earn more degrees than men

Student representationWomen = 54% of all undergrads Women = 63% of all graduate students

6-year grad rates= 74% for women, 68% for men

Student organization leaders

Women hold 64% of student organization officer positions

Female Leadership MattersNecessary for a representative democracy

Women leaders change the agenda

Women leaders change how we perceive leadershipWomen leaders have untapped talent

Female Leadership MattersProvides opportunity

Access to status and privilege associated with leadership

Promotes skill development

Provides preparation for career advancement

Characteristics of Leaders Let’s take another pollWhat are the characteristics of women as leaders?What are the characteristics of men as leaders?

Characteristics of Leaders Female Leadership CharacteristicsCollaborativeRelationalDemocratic

Consensus-building

Transformational

Male Leadership CharacteristicsTask-oriented

Hierarchical

Autocratic

Individualistic

Transactional

What do you think? Do men and women have different leadership styles or traits?

Females in Leadership Roles Some research suggests thatWomen are more focused on impactWomen are less interested in power

Women are less interested in getting to the next leadership role

Female leaders are more common in the

education, environment, and healthcare sectors.

Male leaders are more common in the

financial, engineering, military, and political realms

.

Barriers to Women in Leadership Roles“America is afraid of ambitious women”

Are we more or less accepting of ambitious men or women?

Discussion“Women

can be perceived as either as likable or as competent leaders, but not as

both.”

Do women need to be likable to lead

?

Do men need to be likable to lead?

Discussion“

Men apply for a job when they meet only 60% of the qualifications, but women apply only if they meet 100% of them

.”

Are men/women more or less qualified?

Are men/women more or less

confident?

Discussion“When women run, they are more likely to win.”

Why don’t women run for roles at the same rate as men?

What are the barriers to women running

for

elected positions?

Are

we willing to elect women

for top roles?

Female Leadership AmbitionFamily/parental encouragement

Exposure to conversation about politics

Competitiveness

Often tied with participation in sportsSuccess in a prior leadership role

Encouragement

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specially from a respected authority

Absence of negative feedback about being a leader

Role Models

Seeing the example of people like you in leadership roles

Xavier Women in LeadershipWhat could we do to inspire more women to lead?

What do we need more of?

What do we need less of?

What do we need to change?

Final Thoughts