Today, we’re excited to introduce María Cruz Díaz de Terán Velasco, a law professor and advocate for women’s empowerment. Her passion for mentoring has helped entrepreneurs grow, thrive, and turn their ideas into reality. Curious to hear her story? Let’s dive in!
For a long time, we asked female leaders to act… like men. For a long time, the only women that managed to reach key positions were the pioneers, who opened and led the way with a machete (yes, I’m talking about the jungle of companies) and who only had men as models. So, to feel accepted in this very masculine world, they replicated their behaviors on their colleagues.
And when women started becoming models for the new generation, it was no surprise that they had a management style that was… masculine.
I’m writing these things because I’ve been there myself!
Sheeba Benny of Stantec Middle East Limited has been named as “Electrical Engineer of the Year” at the Construction Week Middle East Awards 2024, celebrating a significant milestone for female leadership in the region’s building services design consultancy and construction sectors. The award was announced during the event’s 20th anniversary celebration at the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai on November 21st.
In the high-stakes environment of executive committees and direction teams, every voice should be heard and valued. However, women in these roles often face the subtle sting of unconscious bias and the banalization of their input during meetings. It’s a pervasive issue that can undermine not only the contributions of women leaders but also the decision-making process as a whole.
If there are still few women in management positions, it’s because gender stereotypes are still legion… and women have unfortunately integrated some of them.
In today’s fast-paced world, we find ourselves constantly surrounded by a culture that celebrates high achievement and top performance. For many intelligent and ambitious women, this often translates into an unyielding drive for perfection. We push ourselves to the brink, striving to excel in every aspect of our lives and to do so flawlessly.
While aiming to do our best is certainly commendable, the relentless pursuit of perfection can quickly become counterproductive and even harmful to our well-being.
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