I have spent the last while speaking about women conquering Imposter Syndrome so we can start to lead. It seems in the greatest test for our times we have two women who have excelled with real-life consequences for their countries. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Chancellor Angela Merkel.
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was, when elected at 37, the world’s youngest female head of government. She also became the world’s second leader to give birth while in office (after Benazir Bhutto). Her daughter was born on the 21st of June, 2018, and Ardern immediately endeared herself to the world when pics of her being all “Prime Minister-y” while holding her newborn went viral.
She’s a take charge leader, and is crushing the curve by having the strength to “approach the crisis decisively and unequivocally”. She’s locked down the island nation for two 14 day cycles. Painful but effective and results in the last couple of days show a few cases.
A Strong Mindset Equals Definitive Leadership
Prime Minister Ardern’s decision will save many lives and help New Zealand get back to business sooner. The lesson here is that a strong mindset, willingness to accept criticism and a feeling you deserve to lead means definitive leadership.
The formidable Angela Merkel is also leading a country where the curve is flattening, and other nations have noticed. Named by Forbes as the most powerful woman in the world for a record 14 times, Chancellor Merkel holds a doctorate in quantum chemistry. Not surprisingly, testing rates are substantially higher in Germany than in North America. Chancellor Merkel is a leader who understands science, statistics and modeling, and that shows in her handling of the Covid-19 crisis.
The Germans have focused on testing, ensured the country had the medical resources required during the pandemic, and tracked the cases to isolate. As one of the strongest leaders in the world, especially now with the American’s recent isolationist policy, it’s clear the German people are benefiting, in a time of life and death, from both her steely resolve and her intelligence.
These are just two examples. There are many MANY more – women in all fields, who are bringing strength and courage and resolve to the table like never before.
I share this during our greatest trial to illustrate how important decisive leadership will be for our world as we move forward and the crisis ebbs.
Whether it’s political, community or professional, women you have what it takes, it’s just a matter of believing it.
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I have spent the last while speaking about women conquering Imposter Syndrome so we can start to lead.
It seems in the greatest test for our times we have two women who have excelled with real-life consequences for their countries.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Chancellor Angela Merkel.
There are many MANY more – women in all fields – who are bringing strength and courage and resolve to the table like never before. 👩🔬👩⚕️👩✈️👩🏫👩🚒
These are tough times – but remember – whether it’s political, personal, or professional, women you have what it takes!!
It’s just a matter of believing it.
