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  • Leadership Studies
  • Gender Studies
  • Political Science

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  • Historically, leadership research has predominantly focused on men.
  • Increasingly, women are assuming prominent leadership roles globally.
  • Recognizing distinct leadership styles between genders is crucial for contemporary analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and analyze the key characteristics of successful women leaders.
  • To apply the Wisdom-Intelligence-Creativity-Synthesized (WICS) model to understand female leadership.
  • To examine contemporary female leaders through the lens of identified leadership traits.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of leadership characteristics.
  • Application of the Wisdom-Intelligence-Creativity-Synthesized (WICS) model.
  • Case studies of prominent women leaders (e.g., Jacinda Ardern, Sanna Marin).

Main Results:

  • Successful women leaders often exhibit consideration, caring, and compassion.
  • Humility, unity, and diplomacy are identified as significant leadership strengths.
  • Resilience is a critical trait for navigating misogynistic critiques.

Conclusions:

  • Women leaders possess distinct characteristics that contribute to their success.
  • The WICS model provides a valuable framework for understanding these leadership attributes.
  • Acknowledging both strengths and imperfections is essential when evaluating any leader.