Search results for Female Leaders

Shirley Ewang: Nigeria Is Ready for Women Leaders; So What’s Missing?

If you asked people around the world which countries are most likely to recognise that women are equally capable of leadership as men, many would point to G7 nations like Germany o...

Why women still aren’t reaching the top

Women have never lacked talent or ambition. What we’ve lacked, and still lack, is a fair shot to lead. In the U.S., only 37% of leadership positions are held by women despite w...

Women leaders urged to build stronger support networks

Women leaders in Tanzania have been encouraged to strengthen professional solidarity by joining platforms that promote experience-sharing

Female UN head ‘historical justice,’ a contender says

Why women leaders are ditching the old workplace rulebook—and winning because of it

For many years, women have been told that they needed to “step-up” to lead. You know the narrative—speak more assertively, be less emotional, less sensitive and toughen up. In esse...

How the ’empathy trap’ keeps women out of leadership roles

Power has a way of narrowing progress—and the narrowing follows a pattern. Early in my career, a senior colleague took credit for ideas and work I had shared while onboarding hi...

How women leaders are challenging conventional approaches to corporate climate action

For women to properly shape the net zero transition, their contribution must be visible, celebrated, and amplified, writes Jade Burnett, chair of the Women in Green Business Awards...

The women shaping the future of leadership: Morin Oluwole reflects

When we talk about innovation, we tend to focus new ways of leading. But innovation rarely starts from nothing. It is shaped, often quietly, by the women who came before us. The on...

Friday’s Headlines Thrive With Women in Charge

Mayors like Barcelona's Ada Colau, Montreal's Valerie Plante and Anne Hidalgo in Paris transformed their cities.

Top 25 Global Women Thought Leaders Shaping the Future of Leadership, Innovation and Social Impact

The following content is created in partnership with Global Group Media on behalf of featured businesses and individuals. It does not reflect the work or opinions of NBC Washington...

Women Locked Out of Leadership as Party Primaries Tilt against Female Aspirants

Juliet Akoje In Abuja The Founder of TOS Foundation Africa, Chief Mrs. Osasu Igbinedion Ogwuche, has raised concerns over what she described as the systematic exclusion of women fr...

How women leaders in mortgage have paved the way for the next generation

How the wholesale channel empowers women to forge their own path

‘No industrialisation without females in leadership’— Zanu PF Women’s League 

ZANU PF Women’s League National Chairperson Mabel Chinomona has said no country can industrialise its economy without putting women in key leadership positions, calling for their g...

Motherhood and leadership: The strengths businesses need more than ever

Corporate India is rethinking leadership. As burnout, distrust and disengagement rise, empathy, adaptability and emotional intelligence are becoming strategic imperatives. Human-ce...

Experts urge women to embrace leadership, financial independence

Experts at a conference urged women to embrace leadership and financial independence, highlighting women’s empowerment as key to personal and national grow Read More: https://punc...

Less than 10 Kentucky counties are led by women. Political scientist says this isn't surprising

While more than half of Kentucky residents are women, they lead less than 7% of the commonwealth's county governments.

Female Powerhouses You Should Know

The article highlights influential women transforming various fields. It features Elena Czarnowski's innovative education platform, Mariela Vargas-Irwin's dedication to neurodivers...

Inside MTN’s pipeline for female leaders

Women-owned businesses remain a vital pillar of Nigeria’s economy, contributing about 37 per cent to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product. However, unlocking their full potential re...

Why Women Leaders Are Ditching the Old Workplace Rulebook—and Winning Because of It

Forging a new model leads to happier work lives and a better bottom line.

10 Women Leading with Purpose and Passion in 2026

This content highlights ten women shaping the future of leadership through purpose-driven work in various fields. Each woman, including Tracy Ryan in biotech and Lisa Erin O'Neill...

Australia appoints first female army chief in ‘historic’ reshuffle of military top brass

Australia said on Monday that a woman would lead ⁠its army for ⁠the first time in history, ⁠as part of a reshuffle of the country’s defence force leadership. Lieutenant General Sus...

[PHOTOS] 16 Women Who Founded Some Of The Top Private Schools In Lagos

Behind many of Lagos’ most respected private schools are female founders and pioneers whose passion for education, leadership, and excellence has transformed the lives of thousands...

Africa: Gender Quotas Cannot Stand Alone - Political Parties Must Lead

[Liberian Observer] Across Africa, the surge of women excelling in politics and public leadership has been largely propelled by gender quotas, primarily enacted through legislation...

Report shows uneven progress for women in Canadian sport leadership

A new report on women in Canadian sport leadership roles presents a mixed bag of progress, stalling and backtracking. The number of women on the boards of national sports organizat...