"how women can lead with their feminine qualities" for deloittes june 2014

Gina Lazenby

Feminine Leadership

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Gina Lazenby

Mythology: the Bird Of Humanity flying with both wings

Average proportion of female to male CEOs UK

Average % of female to male Board members

DOMINATION SYSTEMS•Hierarchies of Control•Superior/Inferior relations•Dominate or be dominated

The Domination/Partnership Continuum

PARTNERSHIP SYSTEMS•Hierarchies of Actualization•Relations of mutual respect and mutual benefit •Shared focus on nurturing and sustaining life

cultural transformation

“Power over” & control

Empowerment & care

measures of economic health

Economic sectors we measure today

Economic sectors we DON’T measure today

10

Female CEOs x 7 more likely to be fired if from outside the company

The Rise of the Feminine The Rise of the Feminine

my own journey of self-discovery & integration

Women’s Gatherings

Feminine Wisdom

Feminine Power

Equal andDifferent

this must be the new narrative

the daughter effectthe daughter effect

The Athena Doctrine:

How Women (& the Men Who Think Like Them) Will Rule the Future by John Gerzema,

Michael D’Antonio

key qualitieskey qualities ... ...Intuition

Community Building

Collaborative

Inclusive

Healing

Preparedness

Compassion

Compas

Collaborative natureCollaborative nature

Inclusive ThinkingInclusive ThinkingG20 Meeting Sydney

1% 1% took took 95%95%

Female Presidents Female Presidents 6% 6% GDPGDP

Wired for leadership: Empathy, Collaboration, Intuition, Self Control,

Appropriate Worry

CompassionCompassion

Practical ...Practical ...Circles: communication where ALL are heard

Women’s Community: strong bonds, more influence

Better quality communication

Acknowledge women speakers: consciously

Value well-being: think about the people

Enrol men

Practical ...Practical ...Brand values as feminine

Change language: Expand vocabulary

Courage to ask difficult questions

Don’t let others steal ideas

Highlight different ways of decision-making

Bring your whole self to work ......

future is femininefuture is feminine

Do more of what you are already doing......

Absolutely know that it is women who make THE difference

Dadi Janki

98 year old leader of the Brahma Kumaris

“Women are like snowflakes. We float around, we look pretty, and we usually hit a wall and melt away. But if we stick together, we can form a snowball. And snowballs can cause trouble!” Judy Murray Coach to Olympic Gold Medal Winner Andy Murray

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