5 Secrets of success by women leaders

Many believe that women make better leaders than men because of their high emotional intelligence, combined with their technical and learnt educational skills. Here are five women leaders who have done exceptionally well in their field explaining what makes them a true leader.

KATIE RAE

Managing Director of TechStars Boston and founder of Project 11

“Deep Listener”

She recalls, when she was leading a small team of people, it was easy to make changes while sitting in the same room. But as the team grows, she advises women to develop their “deep listening” skills as understanding the people around, would help them lead with more confidence.

Rae was named as one of the most Creative people in 2013, by Fast Company.

MONIF CLARKE

Founder and CEO, Monif C. Plus Sizes

“Ask questions”

Clarke believes that often people are too “bogged down” to let you know about what they need. At this point, it is the responsibility and the number one job of a leader to ask questions to help their company grow.

ANNE FULENWIDER

Editor-in-chief of Marie Claire

“Go with your gut”

She feels leadership is about exuding confidence and being decisive. She advises women to not wait to take decisions because they aren’t 100% sure. She adds, “The longer you do it the more natural going with your gut becomes. And then soon you start giving advice like ‘just go with your gut.”

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RACHEL SKLAR

Founder, Change The Ratio and The Li.st

“What are you doing wrong”

Sklar states that to learn and evolve, one needs to keep concentrating on what they doing wrong. For her, leadership is about learning and reflecting on how one can be better at doing it.

DANAE RINGELMANN

Co-founder and CEO of Indiegogo

“Be your authentic self”

Ringelmann shares that her experience at Indiegogo taught her that power is about one’s ability to influence people. She advises women to be their authentic self and speak from, and give feedback; from that true place.

ORIGINAL SOURCE: Fast Company

http://www.fastcompany.com/3031922/strong-female-lead/10-women-in-leadership-share-their-secrets-to-success