The Limitless Explorer of Law, Lifestyle, and Legacy:
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Forging A Path of Entrepreneurial Excellence Across the Globe
Sarah Malik Founder of Sarah M, Sarah Malik Lifestyle, and CEO & International Disputes Counsel at SOL International Ltd Most Impactful
Women PERSONALITIES
to Follow in UAE
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-Alaya Brown
Stories of Strength, Strategy, and Uncompromising Purpose
Inaneradefinedbytransformation,innovation,andglobal connectivity,theUnitedArabEmiratesstandsasaremarkable landscapewhereambitionmeetsopportunity Acrossboardrooms, ministries,technologyhubs,socialenterprises,andcreativeindustries, womenleadersintheUAEarereshapingthenarrativeofprogresswith purpose,resilience,andvision.Thisspecialedition, Most Impactful Women Personalities To Follow in UAE,celebratesthetrailblazerswho arenotonlyexcellingintheirrespectivesectors,butalsoelevatingthe standardsofleadershipforgenerationstocome.
Thewomenfeaturedinthesepagesembodymorethantitlesor achievements—theyrepresentmovement,change,andmeaningful influence.Theyarefoundersbuildingscalableenterprises,executives pioneeringdigitaltransformation,innovatorsadvancingsustainability, educatorsrethinkingaccesstoknowledge,andphilanthropistscreating inclusivesocialimpact.Eachstoryisatestamenttocourage,clarityof mission,andtheunwaveringcommitmenttomakeadifferenceina regionincreasinglyrecognizedasaglobalcenterforexcellence.
Whatsetsthesepersonalitiesapartistheirabilitytoleadwith authenticity.Theyembracechallengeswithagility,championdiversity asastrategicadvantage,andapproachgrowthwithabalancedmindset —blendingintellectwithempathy.Theirleadershipemphasizes collaborationovercompetition,solutionsoverproblems,andcollective progressoverindividualsuccess.Theyareshapingpolicies,mentoring talent,breakingindustryceilings,anddrivinglong-termvalueina worldwhereleadershiprequiresbothcharacterandcompetence.
Thiseditionismorethandocumentation;itisasourceofinsightand inspiration.Asreadersexploretheseprofiles,weinviteyoutolook beyondaccoladesanddiscoverthemindsetbehindrealleadership. Whatmotivatespurpose-drivendecision-making?Howdoimpactful womennavigatecomplexitywithconfidence?Andwhatlessonscan emergingleadersandaspiringprofessionalsdrawfromtheirjourneys?
TheUAEcontinuestostrengthenitslegacyasahubforvisionary talent,andwomenareanintegralforcebehindthatevolution.Their storiesremindusthatleadershipisnotdefinedbyscalealone,butby theimpactonecreatesandthefutureoneinfluences.
Wehonortheircontributions,celebratetheirjourneys,andhopethis issueencouragesotherstodreamboldly,leadfearlessly,andpursue changewithintention.
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The Limitless Explorer of Law, Lifestyle, and Legacy:
Sarah Malik
Forging A Path of Entrepreneurial Excellence Across the Globe
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Leading With Strength
The New Era of Strategic, Empathetic, and Impactful Leadership
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Through innova ve training, coaching, and career readiness programs, Chris ne empowers individuals and organiza ons to build skills, drive engagement, and unlock long-term success.
Sarah Malik Founder of Sarah M, Sarah Malik Lifestyle, CEO and Interna onal Disputes Counsel
SOL Interna onal Ltd sol-intl.com
Suvi Ahlajärvi Development Director Orbis Oy orbis.fi/en
Sylvia Romm Founder Sonder Health sonderhealthplans.com
Tatum Ge y General Partner THENA Capital thenacapital.com
Sarah is recognized for her leadership across business, law, and branding, empowering clients with strategic guidance while building influen al ventures driven by exper se, innova on, and global perspec ve.
Suvi Ahlajärvi is the Development Director at Orbis Oy, where she drives strategic ini a ves and oversees the company’s development projects.
Sylvia Romm is the Founder and Chairperson of Sonder Health. With over 13 years of experience in the healthcare sector, she is passionate about providing quality solu ons in the niche.
Tatum is an investor and MedTech enthusiast with a proven track record of transforming seed and growth-stage companies into global household brands.
The Limitless Explorer of Law, Lifestyle, and Legacy:
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Founder of Sarah M, Sarah Malik Lifestyle, and CEO & International Disputes Counsel at SOL International Ltd
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Lifeisajourneyexploringtwosidesofthesame coin, personal limits and possibilities of one's internal and external limitlessness self-evolution. Havingsuchanexplorer'smindset,fromherearly childhood,SarahMalikhasalwaysbeenambitiousand enjoyedchallengingherselfinexploringthosepersonal limitsofpossibilities.Inherwords,shehasneverbeen contentwithroutineorrepetition.“I like variety, and I thrive on pushing myself, multitasking, and the ability to get things done. I have always had a strong drive to push boundaries, challenge stereotypes, and explore new opportunities.”
Sheenvisagesbusinessinamannerthatshewantsto experienceandbepartof,andthengoesbackandworksto createthatvisioninwhatevershedoes.Thismindsethas shapedthewaysheapproacheshercareer,notconfinedto onedomain,butratheropentoexploringdifferentfields thatinspireherandallowhertobringherideastolife. TherewasnoonedefiningmomentwhereSarahdecided thatshewantedtobeinvolvedindifferentdisciplines.It wasinherDNAtobedifferent.
Sarahcomesfromanentrepreneurial,hardworking,and successfulbackground.Herfamilyhasalwaysbeen involvedinbusiness,withseveralmembersalsoinlaw. Fromayoungage,shewassurroundedbystrongrole modelswhovaluedambition,integrity,andgrit.Their influenceinstilledinheradrivetocontinuouslylearn, grow,andchallengeherself.Theseearlyexperiencesshaped herapproachtoleadership.Shesays,“It cannot be a coincidence that I grew up in a family heavily involved in fashion and entrepreneurship, as well as law, and I have adopted both worlds professionally.”
TheCompletePackage:ATrailblazer'sOdyssey
Sarah'scareerisnotmerelyillustrious;itisamultidisciplinarytriumphspanningtwocontinentsand25years. AUK-qualifiedCounselwhopracticedfor15yearsat leadingcommercialchambersintheUK,shebroughther extensiveexpertisetotheMiddleEast,becomingatrue forcemultiplierinthelegalandbusinessworlds.Herpeers describeheras'the complete package,''excellent advocate,' 'first class lawyer,'and'very results driven.'
Today,Sarahisfarfromanordinaryleader;sheisa trailblazerwhosesuccessiswovenacrossmultiple disciplines:athrivinglegalconsultancy,alucrative propertyportfolio,andafashionbrand(SarahM).Her personalbrand, ,encompasses SarahMalikLifestyle
bespokementoring,strategicconsultation,operational advice,andpressrelations.Sheisamulti-award-winning InternationalDisputesCounsel,Multi-BusinessOwner, PublishedAuthor,Lecturer,InternationalSpeaker,Board Member,andadevotedmotheroftwo.
“My mantra is ‘I will gure it out’. I believe there is nothing that cannot be xed and no situation without a solution.”
SOLInternational:TheTestamenttoIntegrity
InAugust2018,Sarahfounded ,a SOLInternationalLtd legalconsultancythatquicklybecameaninternationally recognizedbrandofreputeindisputeresolution.Thefirm's rapidascentisatestamenttoherclearanduncompromising philosophy
“SOL is testament to the fact that we are all capable of achieving anything we put our minds to and that we are passionate about,”Sarahstates.Hermandateisbuilton unwaveringcharacter:“Never limit yourself and always deliver with integrity, honesty, and transparency. SOL will always tell you how it is, even if this is not what you want to hear.”
Thefirm'sperformancehasearnedcontinuoushighpraise: SOLwasnameda'FirmtoWatchinDisputeResolution' by Legal 500 EMEA (2022).Sarahherselfwasrecognized intheArbitrationPowerlistMiddleEastLegal500 EMEA(2023).
Herpersonalaccoladesincludewinning'Litigatorofthe Year'andreceivinganHonourablementionas'LawFirm LeaderoftheYear'attheinaugural GCC Women in Law Awards 2022.
ThenameSOL,recognizedinternationally,holdsadeeply personalmeaning:“SOL stands for Sarah Omar Lina,”a permanentreminderthatallshedoesisforhertwo children.
LegalStrategy:A360-DegreeFramework
AstheCEOandInternationalDisputesCounselatSOL InternationalLtd,Sarahviewslegalstrategyasfarmore thanjustcourtroommaneuvering;itisa“framework for influence, leadership, and impact.”
Herapproachrequiresaholisticunderstandingofevery matter,necessitatingtheabilitytolookfromdifferent angles,dissecteveryavenue,andanticipateoutcomes.She hasappliedthissamestrategicmindsetbeyondherlegal work,usingittoconnectwithdiverseaudiencesandmake informedbusinessdecisions.Byviewingsituationsthrough “multiple lenses and reaching a 360 audience,”sheisable to“drive meaningful results that inspire confidence and trust.”Thiscomprehensive,strategicoutlookdefinesher powerfulbrandofleadership.
Innovation:LawWithoutRigidity
Inasectorhistoricallyknownforitsrigidity,Sarahbringsa deeppersonalvisionofagilityandinnovation.She emphasizesthat “ my personality is not traditional and my vision of forward-thinking has always been part of me since day one.”
Hernon-conformistapproachstartedearly.Even25years ago,asapupilBarrister,shewasdevelopingherskillsand
“The UAE is a jewel in the Middle East. It is a hub that connects people, ideas, and industries from around the world.”
clientrelationships,undertakingtraditionalworkinan “innovative and modern way.”ShenotesthatwhiletheBar maybeaconservativeprofession,shehaswitnesseda “wholesale change in attitudes over the last 25 years.”
Sarahisadefinitivecatalystinthisevolution.Sheasserts thatthelawis“not so rigid anymore,”pavingthewayfor herpersonalbrandofpracticewhereagilityandvisionare paramount.HerpracticeatSOLisalivingtestamenttohow innovationcanbreakthemold,provingthatdrivecan influencetheconventionsofacenturies-oldprofession.
TheGlobalCounsel:ExpertiseandInfluence
Sarah'sinfluenceextendsfromthecourtroomtothe classroomandtheglobalstage.SheactsasCounselin complexmulti-jurisdictionaldisputesacrosstheDIFC, ADGM,andUKCourts,specializingininternational commercialarbitrationsandlitigation.Shemaintainsher tiestoLondonasanAssociateMemberofaChambers.
Hercommitmenttosharingknowledgeisevidentinher academicappointments:sheisAdjunctFacultyat MiddlesexUniversity,Dubai(LLM),andaGuestLecturer atAlFaisalUniversity,Riyadh(LLB).SheisalsoAdjunct FacultyattheItalianInstituteofFashionManagementin Milan.Sheisapublishedauthoroflegaltexts,includingthe DIFCUAEEmploymentLawComparativeGuideandthe GuidetoGCCArbitration.SheisalsoaFellowofCIArb andsitsasanarbitrator
RetainedasapersonaladvisortoHighNetWorth(HNW) clientsandoftenactingasexternalGeneralCounsel,Sarah utilizesherpassioninareaslikeSports,Fashion& Entertainmenttoassistbusinessesandindividuals.
TheMentalModel:'IWillFigureItOut'
AttheheartofSarah'ssuccessisherguidingmantra:“I will figure it out.”Thisresoluteconfidenceshapesherapproach tobothlegalnegotiationsandentrepreneurialstrategy.She refusestofocusonproblems,stating,“I focus on solutions and refuse to let any hurdle stand in my way.”Thismental agilityiskey;shedoesnotgetstuckinthemomentbut alwayslooksforward,aprinciplesheappliesprofessionally andpersonally:“What has happened has happened and I always look forward.”
Thismindsetiscomplementedbyworkingethicallyand transparently,speakingthetruth,andalwaysbeing authenticandraw.SuchprinciplesensurethatSarah
“Nobody’s candle is dimmed by lighting another, and that comes from a place of con dence and conviction in oneself.”
navigatesanychallengeswithclarity,integrity,and confidence,keepingalaserfocusonlong-termoutcomes.
TheAnchorofConviction
Whenthestakesarehigh,Sarahisguidedbythecertainty thatthingscanbefixedandthatsolutionscanalwaysbe
found.Herdecision-makingisbasedonastrongconviction inherselfandanunwillingnesstoletexternalinfluencesor unforeseeneventsderailherprogress.Sheillustratesthis resiliencewithapowerfulmetaphor:“I will still get from 'A' to 'C', I might not go through 'B' and have to go a different route, but I will get there.”Thisresolutedetermination givesherclarityandresilience.Furthermore,shesays,“I'm not afraid to voice my opinion and do not believe in remaining silent to make others comfortable.”
TheSeamlessIntegration:PassionMeetsPurpose
ThelaunchofbusinesseslikeSarahMalikLifestyleandthe SarahMfashionbrandmarkedaboldexpansionthatwas drivenbyanauthenticdesiretobringapersonalvisionto life.Sarahisdeeplypassionateaboutfashion,sports, wellness,luxury,andentertainment,andherventuresarea “natural extension of my own self and personality.”She emphasizesthatshedoesnotenterabusinessunlesssheis 100%passionate,asauthenticityiskeytocreating somethingmeaningful.
Herabilitytoseamlesslybalancecreativity,commerce,and personalidentityacrossthesediversesectorsisatestament toherhighleveloforganization.Shemanagestheswitch betweenbusinesseseffortlesslybecauseshehasaclearplan foreachone,whichshereviewseverymorningand evening.Shenevercompromisesherpersonalidentity, remainingauthenticandconsistentwhetherinlegal, fashion,orlifestyleventures.
Shereliesonstrong,dedicatedteamsforcreativityand operationalexecution,yetalwaysensuresthatherown visionandperspectiveareattheforefront,maintaining coherenceacrossallsectors.Thisbalanceallowsherto integratecommercialstrategywithcreativeexpressionina unique,powerful,andauthenticway.Sheworkswithjunior lawyersandpushesthemoutoftheircomfortzonestoexcel andensuresthatoncetheyaretrained,theyhavelevelsof experienceandknowledgebeyondtheirpeers.
TheVoiceofAuthenticity:BrandasaByproduct
Sarah'spowerfulpersonalbrandwasneveranintentional goalbutdeveloped“naturally over time”fromherinnate desireforknowledgesharingandcommunitybuilding.She enjoysengaging,inspiring,andlisteningtodifferent viewpoints,continuallypassinginformationtofuture generationsoflawyersthroughherteachingrolesinDubai, Riyadh,andMilan.Sherecognizesthatintoday'sglobal landscape,tohavetrueinfluenceandvoice,“you need to be able to tell your story and keep it real.”
“Nobody’s candle is dimmed by lighting another, and that comes from a place of con dence and conviction in oneself.”
ForSarah,influenceisauthentic,neverperformative.She speaksinherownvoiceandbelievesthat “audiences can sense the difference between sincerity and pretense; true influence is built when people feel the honesty and commitment behind your words and see that it comes from a real place of belief, conviction, passion, and interest in what you do.”
TheIncubatorofAmbition:ThrivingintheUAE
TheUAE,inSarah'sview,hasbeeninstrumentalinthe flourishingofhervision.Shedescribesitasa“jewel in the Middle East”andahubthatconnectspeople,ideas,and industries.Thenationprovidesafertilelandscapefor entrepreneurship,offeringstronginfrastructure,world-class taxbenefits,andsupportivegovernmentpolicieswhere “ambition is encouraged and success is achievable.”
Shefeelsa“genuine entrepreneurial spirit and a positive energy that flows from leadership down to individuals.”The UAE,asanincubatorforbusinesses,hasallowedherto “truly excel,”andsheis“indebted for all the opportunities and doors that have been opened.”Shesays,“The UAE gives you wings to fly.”
LeadershipbyAdaptation:MergingGenerations
Sarah'sleadershipphilosophyacrossbothhigh-performance legalteamsandcreativeentrepreneurialteamsisdeeply adaptive.Shefocusesonembracingindividualstrengths andweaknessesandensurespeoplereachtheirpotential.
“I want to leave a legacy of impact and inspiration, where young people, female or male, believe that they have the ability to succeed in whatever industry they choose, and in foreign jurisdictions where it might seem that all the odds are against them.”
Recognizingthat“generations are different,”sheadaptsher managementwhilestillconsistentlyencouragingthe fundamentals:hardwork,commitment,andtaking responsibility
Inmanagingherteams,sheensures“everybody brings their voice to the table,”findingcommongroundthatworksfor all.Sheconsciouslymixesthe“Gen X work ethic with Millennial, Gen Z, and Gen A mindsets,”believingthat eachgenerationbringssomethinguniquetothetable,and adaptationyieldsthebestresults.
TheEnduringLegacy:LightingOtherCandles
Lookingahead,Sarahismostintentionalaboutleavinga legacyofimpactandinspiration.Shewantsyoungpeople, femaleormale,tobelievetheyhavetheabilitytosucceed acrossvariousindustries,todowhattrulyintereststhem, andnotbeafraidtostartnewventureseveninforeign jurisdictionswheretheoddsseemstackedagainstthem.
Sheisafirmbelieverthat“discipline, consistency, a 'can do' attitude, and an inner hunger and passion... will always prevail.”Herultimatemessagetranscendspersonalsuccess; itisacalltocollectiveempowerment:“Nobody's candle is dimmed by lighting another, and that comes from a place of confidence and conviction in oneself.”Throughherwork andvoice,SarahMalikdemonstratesthatadeterminationto pursueambitionsfearlesslyandacommitmentto collaborationandanabundancemindsetdefineatruly lastingimpact.
Leading With Strength
The New Era of STRATEGIC, EMPATHETIC, and IMPACTFUL LEADERSHIP
Anewgenerationofleadershipisshowing—onenot characterizedbyauthority,hierarchy,or dominance,butbyamoreprofound,holistickind ofpower Theleadersoftodayarerequiredtobeboth cerebralandhuman,beadreamerandstillbegrounded, makeuptheirmindandstillbesympathetic.Alongwith that,theyhavetoincorporatetheirintellectwiththeir intuition,theirambitionwiththeirsenseofresponsibility, andtheirperformancewiththeirpurpose.Reflectingthis transformation,itisanevolvedworldinwhichthe problemshavebecomemorecomplex,thepeoplemore demanding,andtheorganizationshavetobeagileandat thesametimetrustworthywiththeirvalues.
Leadingwithstrengthinthisneweraisnotaboutthe dominanceofone’spower—itisratheraboutenhancing one’spotential.Theleadershipcharacterexhibitedhereis theabilitytoinfluencewithintegrity,guidewithclarityand, tomotivatewithgreatemotionaldepth.Tobeabletodo thisistheleadershipthattrulymakesthedifferencenotby power,butbyconnection.
ModernLeadershipThatThinksBeyondtheHorizon
Present-dayleadersdealwiththerapidchangesbrought aboutbythetechnology,thedisruptionthatitcauses,and theglobalinterdependence.Thereforeinthiscase,a strategyismuchmorethanawell-structuredplan—itisa wayofthinking.
Present-dayleadersmustdiscoverthosepatternswhich nobodyelsesee,forecastthosechangesthatnooneisaware of,anddecidethattakeintoconsiderationtheeffectsofthe
decisionsoveralongperiod,ratherthanimmediateprofits. Beingstrategicmeanshavingthestrengthtosuccessfully manageacomplexsituationwithanadvantageofthe foresight,flexibilityandcourage.Itisalsotheselfdisciplinetoensurethateachandeveryactisinharmony withonegrandergoalandtheclearnesstoleadteamsin timesofuncertaintybyshowingthemthewayand reassuringthemwithconfidence.
EmpathyistheNewCEOAdvantage
Empathyhasbecomethemostsignificantleadership strengthinthemodernworld.Itisfarfrombeingjustone ofthesoftskills,empathyprovidesadeepinsighttoleaders intotheneedsoftheirsubordinates,itisthebaseoftrust, andthegluewhichkeepstogethertheteam.Moreover,it aidsinsolvingconflicts,raisingthelevelofinvolvement, andformingkindsofworkcommunitieswherethe individualfeelsrecognizedandappreciated.
Inthisera,empathydoesnotrefertoanextrafeature—it meansanadvantage.Thoseleaderswhoutilizeempathyin theirleadershipstyle,undoubtedly,establishworking environmentsthatarecharacterizedbycollaboration, creativespirit,andloyaltythatcomeseffortlessly.Ifa personismadetofeelunderstood,thenheorshewill certainlyofferhisorherbestnotbecauseit’sanobligation, butsimplybecausethat’swhatheorshewantstodo.
LeadershipThatLeavesaMarkandStemsFrom EthicalPrinciples
Thehallmarkofeffectiveleadershipcannolongerbe definedbyprofitalone.Itisgaugedbythechangesthata
leaderspearheads-forpeople,communities,andthefuture. Suchleadersaretheoneswhoholdontointegrityasa compassandseetoitthattheirdeedsareinlinewitha missionhigherthanthemselves.
Leadersdrivenbypurposewillgivepowertoothers,evoke meaningfulworkandbethereforthecorevaluesthatnot onlystrengthenthecompanybutalsobecometherootsof theculture.Whattheydodoesn’tjustleadtothemost immediateresults;rather,itleadstolegacy
Impactceasestobeamereresultbutbecomesamirrorofa leader'spresenceateveryinstant.
LeadingPeopleInsteadofOnlyProcesses
Leadershiptodayhasastronghumanside.Itisabout understandingoneanother’smotives,beingableto recognizetheemotionsandcreatingsuchconditionsthat peoplewouldthrive.Yes,processesareimportant,but peopleareevenmoreso.
Leaderswhoareonlypreoccupiedwiththerunningofthe businessfailtoseethebiggerpicture,whichisthetruth: successresultsfromtheengagement,belonging,andshared mission.Thoseleaderswhobuildauthenticrelationships, givethefreedomofchoiceand,atthesametime,recognize andcelebratethecontributionscreatesuchteamswhichnot
onlyachievebutexceedtheirgoalsthroughunityand enthusiasm.Thisisthekindofleadershipthatsupportsboth effectivenessandtheemployees’health,asstrengthisnot simplytheoutput,butalsotheuplift.
TheRighttoSpeakThatStrengthensRelationship
Present-dayleadershipcommunicationismorethanjust passingoninformation.Itdemandsnotonlybeingclear,but alsobeingtransparentandhavingtheemotionasthepoint ofcontact.Leadersofourtimecommunicatesoasto connect.Theygenuinelyputforwardthevision,aregood listenersand,insteadoftalkingatlength,theyfacilitatethe dialogue.
Suchcommunicationasthislowersthelevelofconfusion, trustbecomesstrongerandtheso-calledpsychological safetygetssetting.Itturnsteamsintocommunitiesand goalsintosharedcommitments.
LEADERSHIP That Inspires, TRANSFORMS, and SUSTAINS GROWTH
Anewformofleadershipistransitioningtothe forefront–theone,theattributes,theattributes,the characteristics,theperspectivesoftenrelatedtothe femininemostprominentlyformedthenewleadership paradigm.However,itisnotaquestionofgenderbut qualitiesthathavebeenhistoricallyundervaluedin traditionalleadershipmodels,suchas:empathy, collaboration,intuition,emotionalintelligence,resilience, anduseofinfluenceforthegoodofthecommunity.These qualities,infact,makeupthefeminineedge—apower leadershipmodethatattractspeopletotheleader,changes theorganization,andcontributestotheleader’sandthe organization’ssustainedgrowthinthecomplexityand change-dominatedworld.
Thefeminineedgeisarepresentationofthechangefrom controltoconnection,fromhierarchytohumanity,andfrom authoritytoauthenticity.Theleadershipstylethusdescribed movesdownward,notupward–byhelpingothers,bringing personalvaluesinlinewiththevision,andmakingit possibleforpeopleandideastoflourishintheplacesthat arecreated.
Inspiringpeoplethroughauthenticpresence
Thefeminineedgeisbuiltaroundtheconceptof authenticity Thoseleaderswhopossesssuchtraitsreveal withtheirpersonalityopenness,honesty,andemotional clarity Theirleadershippresencedoesnotcomefrom intimidationbutfromafirmlyrootedconfidenceandthe leader’srealself-expression.
Suchauthenticityonefindsintheminspirestrust.Itmakes peoplewillingtobethemselves,createspsychological safety,anddeepenstheconnectionbetweentheteamand theleader.Ifindividualsfeelacknowledgedand
understood,theywill,almostautomatically,becomemore involved,inventive,andloyal.
Authenticleadersarenotmerelyfacilitatorsof motivation—theyareburnerswhosetaflamethelatent potential.
TransformingthroughEmpathyandEmotional Intelligence
Empathyisnowoneofthemainfactorsleadingtothe effectivenessofmodernleadership.Withthefeminineedge, leadersdonotemployempathyasamerekindlygesturebut ratherasacorestrategiccapability Theseleaderslisten profoundly,understandmyriadperspectives,anddealwith issuesfriendlyandsympathetically.
Suchemotionalintelligencehelpsthemtosolveissues withoutcreatingfurtherproblems,talkeasilywithother people’sfeelingsinmind,andestablishdeepbondsof friendship.Itresultsinacompanywherecooperation replacesrivalry,andwheredifficultsituationsarefaced withthehelpofthegroup,nottheindividual.
Theturningpointoftransformationiswhenpeople recognizethattheymatter—andempathyservesasthe basis.
ContinuingGrowththroughCollaborationand Inclusion
Thefeminineedgeisamplifiedbycollaboration.It understandsthattheeffectiveanswersarethosethatcome outfromthedifferentviewpointsandfromthecommon usageofthesolution.Leadersthatthinkthiswayopenthe doorfortheflowofideas,equalizethehearingofdifferent
entities,andmaketheparticipationofthecapablecome withfullfruition.
Suchacollaborativemethodresultsinbetterdecisionmaking,morerobustteams,andagreaternumberof innovations.Italsoleadstodevelopmentwhichcanbe sustainedbecausethepeopleareemotionallyinvolvedin thevisionthattheyhavecooperatedinshaping.
Inclusionisnotanendeavor—itisthenaturalinclinationof thefeminineleadership.
PurposeasaLeadingPower
Aleadermotivatedbypurposeisoneofthekeytraitsofthe feminineedge.Thoseleadersfacilitatethelinkageofthe abstracttotheconcrete,thevisiontothemeaning,the strategytothevalues,andthesuccesstotheimpact.They arenotonlythemetricsofperformance,butalsothedesire toimprovepeople'slivesandtheworldwhichguidethem.
Purposeiswhatmakesthefireburnstronger.Itusestop talenttoitsadvantage,makesorganizationalculture stronger,andisthemainreasonforitssteadinessduring timesofchange.Whenateamisawareofthereasonwhy
theirworkhastobedone,itsmemberstakechallenges morereadilyandwithahigherdegreeofperseveranceand optimism.Purposeenablesdevelopmenttocontinue becauseitplacestheachievementsonalevelwhichis deeperthanthatofmerelyhavingnumbers.
IntuitionusedasaCompetitiveTool
Femaleleaders,aswellasleaderswiththefeminineedge, usuallyrelyheavilyontheirintuition.Thisisnotaguess;it isaveryspecialskilltoidentifytheoptions,understandthe emotionsofthepeopleinvolved,andbeingabletoforesee thecomingchangesevenbeforetheyunravel.
Intuitionworkswelltogetherwithdatabyprovidingamore completeandhumansidetothedecision-makingprocess.It isthroughthisthataleadergetstobemoreagileinhis/her response,beanactiveparticipantmorethanalistener,and leadanorganizationinawiseratherthanareactivemanner.
Asperthecomplexityoftheworld,noteveryfactorcanbe quantifiedandhence,intuitiveisaleader’sstrategic accomplishment.
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