By:
O. Ross
Ok Ladies – Ready for
a dose of the truth?!
Let’s face it, being
stubborn has a negative connotation; stubborn people can be insistent, dogmatic, pigheaded, and simply put - resistant to
change. Who wants to work in that environment?! Have
you ever worked with those downright indignant people that make you second-guess your own choices?
Well, don’t be turned
off too quickly. In my experience, I found
that there are some good inferences about being stubborn that women should adopt. Male and female leaders can learn a lot
from each other. Some psychological studies indicate women nurture their teams and men control their teams. Honestly, depending
on the situation and needs, both can be effective approaches.
Consider
the other side of stubbornness that can lend a great deal to business. Stubborn people are also determined, persistent, tenacious,
and steadfast. Those are qualities that push teams forward!
With
all the progress women have made, don’t you wonder why only 2% of Fortune 500 CEOs are women? One reason is the slow rate of change – mostly due to psychosomatic
reasons. Other reasons include subconscious grooming. Whether you feel it’s an intuitive or learned behavior, women
are taught to possess unwavering support and stay in the shadows. Although our culture has drastically changed through the
years, we need to make a concerted effort to continue the evolution itself and the psychological evolution of those it affects. Personally the behavioral differences of men and women are something
I enjoy. When you have a slanted discussion of like-minded participants, they think that’s progress. The best boost
of energy is when countering insight is brought to the forefront of that discussion and forces you to think beyond your initial
direction. That is the crux of diversity and inclusion. Diversity and Inclusion cannot be just current business buzz words.
They have to be embraced as a driving element of business.
O. Ross Outbox Tip
In business it’s not just about the game; it’s also about the Pre-Game Show and the Post-Game
Wrap Up. Self assessment is a great business trait. Discover your deficiencies and play the same game!
“Broaden your stubbornness; sharpen your negotiations!” Oriel Ross
