A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create, nurture and transform.” – Diane Mariechild
Leadership power emerges from the intersection of what we can do (Capability), who we are (Character), and how we express ourselves (Voice).
For women executives, mastering this trifecta (C2V) has become the cornerstone of sustainable leadership success. More importantly, it helps women be at their powerful centre without having to compare themselves to others.
The Capability Core
When Strength meets Opportunity for performance, a capability is created.
Women who are in their element & power carefully seek, curate and amplify their capability in atleast one area of their choice.
That's their USP. Thats their brand.
More interestingly that is the magic with which they can transform into different contexts with hardly any learning curve. This capability core creates their Nuclear power. This feeds into Strategic Foresight, Orchestrated Performance & clear Decision Making.
The Character Foundation
Women can be good Creators, Disruptors, Transformers & Nurturers.
Which role or a combination they want to play in different contexts is completely their choice. Whatever role they wish to play, their core values are in display ~ Compassion being one of them.
When we look at what makes a 'good leader of people', compassion is fundamental.
Compassion creates "psychological safety" for others.
Compassion creates tough love for "stretch" assignments.
Compassion makes one accountable to stakeholders looking at the task in hand from all perspectives.
This compassion is fuelled by a natural strength ~ Intuition. Women often know something without knowing how. It makes them good futuristic thinkers and risk managers.
Leading from the head, heart and the gut, women are natural leaders and this is one of the sources of their power.
The Amplifying Voice
The capability & character of a leader finds expression through their voice. A leader's voice helps build the strategic narrative and influence needed to create and execute a vision.
A leader's voice also amplifies the causes that the leader stands for.
For Women, their voice provides a differentiator from the herd narrative. It helps them establish themselves as someone to be heard. It lends credibility to their cause.
To make the trifecta work for you as woman:
Invest in developing a core capability that is in alignment towards your career path
Hold ground on your value system and be willing to stand for what is dear
Amplify who you are and what you strand for using your voice.
How do you make the trifecta work for you?
If you are a L&D leader, HR leader or a Business leader, looking to empower your women on capability, character & voice, explore our "Women of Power" offering.
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