Women in Leadership
What does research say about women as
decision-makers?
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More likely to consider others when
making decision, more
collaborative
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Higher level of cognitive control
when multi-tasking when planning,
monitoring and inhibiting behavior

More thorough and take more
time, preferring group discussions
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Leads to more thoughtful actions
and better returns
Table Talk
Question #1: Why am I hesitant to call myself a
leader?
Question #2: Describe a time when someone
recognized a leadership skill or gift in you. If
that hasn’t happened, yet, what skill or ability
do you hope people see in your
leadership/mentorship style?
“Leadership is influence--nothing more or nothing
less.” John Maxwell
“Moving yourself, others or
an organization forward,
regardless of its past.”
Sherilyn R. Emberton
The Glass
Ceiling too
often
becomes
the Glass
Cliff.
Do you have a Glass Cliff
experience?
How Does God Demonstrate Leadership
through His People?
 Exampleship
 Authority
 Courage
 Obedience
 Frailty
 Victory
 Favor
“Being willing to make
decisions. That’s the most
important quality in a good
leader.” Patton
Your help verse: James 2:5
4 Decision Points
Step Up: Direct Confrontation
Step Over: Collaborative
problem with joint resolution
Step Back: Time is on your side
Step Out: The decision is bigger
than time, level and parties
What brings JOY to your leadership?