Study: Women make tougher political leaders than men
Female political leaders are sometimes considered less tough than men, but researchers say that the opposite is true. Women in high-level executive-branch positions tend to be hawkish, Margaret Thatcher-style "iron ladies" who push for more military spending, and are significantly more willing to send troops into battle than their male counterparts, a study suggests.
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http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2011/04/25/iron_ladies
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Should leaders rely on their guts to make decisions?
Some experts say heuristics, or intuitive rules of thumb, can lead to the best decision-making for organizations. The caveat is that the decision-makers need extensive knowledge in the fields that relate to their decisions, and they need to be aware of personal biases that could cloud their judgment. "The sweet spot for business decisions is ... when you have the knowledge to shrewdly interpret the facts and the wisdom to steer clear of the biases and destructive emotions that can hinder success," writes Modesto Maidique.
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http://blogs.hbr.org/cs/2011/04/intuition_good_bad_or_indiffer.html
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Leader Interview:
James Quigley: Global CEO of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited.
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http://www.n2growth.com/blog/leadership-interview-james-quigley/
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The Washington Post
"On Leadership"
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http://views.washingtonpost.com/leadership/
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