Somya's Notebook

Today's young women are changing the meaning of leadership in the world. They are no longer just sitting back, but are stepping forward and Making decisions. Be it school, company, government or sports. Today's young women are making their mark everywhere. However, their access to top leadership positions is still very limited.  Why is women's leadership better?  According to a report in America, in companies where women have a higher representation, employees are happier and the profits of the companies are better. In an article published in Harvard Business Review, business experts Jack Janger and Joseph Folkman write that women-led countries had significantly lower deaths during COVID-19 and their outcomes were systematically better. Similarly, it was found that states with female leaders had lower mortality rates. This is enough to define the leadership ability of women.  Only 8.8% of top 500 companies have female CEOs  The role of women at the leadership level c...

Today, we talk a lot about equality in every field—but when it comes to top leadership, there's still work to do. So why does the world need more women in C-suite roles? The answer goes beyond fairness; it’s about building stronger, more inclusive, and more successful organizations. What are C-suite roles? C-suits roles are the top leadership positions in a company. Their job title usually starts with the letter 'C' like CEO (Chief Executive Officer) (Chief Financial Officer), and COO (Chief Operating Officer).  Benefits of having women in C-suite roles  Women bring qualities that can enhance the organization or company's success. Research over the years shows that female leaders often lead with more empathy, build stronger connections, and are more inclusive.  Women Gaining Ground in Leadership, But Men Still Lead at the Top  Since 2016, more women have been moving into senior leadership roles in many industries. The biggest gains have been in tech, information, and...