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"As Canadians prepare to vote in a federal election during a period of global
instability marked by trade disruptions, economic uncertainty, and armed
conflict, the country’s political leadership remains notably traditional in one
key respect: gender.
All of Canada’s major political parties are currently led by men, and Canada
has never elected a woman as prime minister. Kim Campbell briefly held the
office in 1993 after Brian Mulroney’s resignation as leader of the Progressive
Conservative Party. Her short tenure ended with a historic electoral defeat for
the Conservatives.
With global tensions rising and Canada facing unprecedented uncertainties, it
may seem easy to overlook the lack of women on election ballots. But strong,
inclusive leadership is a practical necessity in these uncertain times.
A growing body of research and real-world examples are challenging longstanding
assumptions about what makes an effective leader. In times of crisis,
traditional leadership styles marked by dominance and rigidity — usually
associated with men — often fall short.
Instead, leadership styles marked by empathy, flexibility, and open
communication — usually associated with women — are proving to be both
effective and essential. This kind of leadership helps steady teams when
emotions run high and the path forward is unclear — exactly the kind of
qualities Canada may need in the near future."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
