positions. But inclusivity also encourages thedevelopment of support systems for women thatwill help them advance, Sheehan points out. Thismeans women have more access to co-sponsorsand mentors than before. Moreover, in a businessculture that values diversity, women are steppingup “with more courage and confidence to pursueC-level leadership positions,” she says.
3. Women bring something different to the table.
The women executives we spoke with believethat the traits and qualities that make effective,respected leaders apply to everyone, regardlessof gender, and that reaching those heights alsorequires being exceptionally good at one’s job. Yetthey also say that women bring some additionalstrengths and outlooks to leadership positions thatmay differ from those of their male counterparts.
Those differences may play a role in their suc-
cess as leaders within supply chain organizations.
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