How Is The Pandemic Affecting the Gender Gap?

• September 30, 2020

Women have taken the mantle of being the best at everything they do — the best mother, the best worker. That is an unattainable goal that has been exacerbated throughout this pandemic. I like to think about it as our lives being more integrated and that shows in how I live my life.

As executive leaders, we have to make a conscious effort to recognize that a woman’s self-perception is different, statistically, then men. It’s not a matter of being better or worse, it’s about being different. Great leaders know they have to support everyone and create a culture of trust that allows for everyone to thrive, even during difficult circumstances.

Great employees want flexibility, to know that their voice matters, and to deliver on greatness. How do we, as leaders, harness the disruption taking place right now? By removing ignorance, create that culture of trust from top to bottom and align on the actions we can take.

I recently did an interview with WILS-AM about this topic. Take a listen and comment. How can we continue to improve as leaders?