INTRODUCTION

Despite the entrepreneurial gap between men and women, it is widely believed that women entrepreneurs have specific qualities that make them better entrepreneurs than men. If you browse blogs and magazines about business and entrepreneurship, you recognize that female leadership is slightly different but very effective. Why is it?

Women don’t take unnecessary risks

While risk-taking is often a defining quality of an entrepreneur, many business owners overestimate their ability to cope with failure. Women, on the other hand, tend to suspect each other. Although this can sometimes lead to hesitation, it also allows women to properly analyze situations before acting. Instead of pursuing all the opportunities available to them, women leaders are more likely to choose an appropriate course of action. Still, they actually take more risks than men, but not unnecessary.

Women want everyone to feel included and engaged

Women entrepreneurs are more likely to include their colleagues and subordinates in decision-making. They are generally more supportive and inclusive of people who strive to improve their work and are less critical, willing to accept different points of view to build a common vision shared by all. In short, women’s leadership tends to make businesses more democratic and inclusive for everyone involved.

Women are not afraid to ask for help

Often, male entrepreneurs will refrain from asking for help because they want to appear in control. Women, on the other hand, are more willing to understand that it is better to ask for help than to make a mistake that can harm the business. If women are unsure of something, they prefer to consult with experts who could guide them through the process. Women are not afraid to put the needs of their business before their ego, and this can make a big difference.

Women leaders are more determined and ambitious than men

Although women are generally considered to be more restricted than men, research suggests that they are actually more determined and pursue their goals very seriously. Perhaps because women know that they will have to work twice as hard to achieve the same goals as men, when they decide to invest in a business that they really want to succeed. Also, unlike men, women tend to boast less of their success and always think they can do better. In this way, they continue to strive to achieve their goals and beyond.