In a recent survey of 64,000 workers across 13 countries, an overwhelming majority of respondents wished their bosses practiced less assertive (read: "masculine") leadership styles, and "thought more like women." Of course, this begs the question: what exactly does it mean to think like a woman? Well, in this case, more "feminine" characteristics mean being more expressive, loyal, flexible, patient, collaborative, and reasonable, whereas being more "masculine" means being decisive and resilient. The numbers speak for themselves: traditional "male" ways of doing business are falling out of favor; with empathy and vulnerability becoming more important leadership traits — and this cuts right across gender lines. Whether you're a man or a woman, take note.
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