A company’s CEO is supposed to be a decisive individual who has a confident aura around him/her. The composure and confidence possessed by the CEO can build a business empire or destroy it downrightly. While a few qualities are common to male and female leaders, Female counterparts are expected to be more motivated and empowered since the business arena remains more exclusive. Most aspiring women entrepreneurs do not receive enough guidance and financial aid to start a new firm. Nevertheless, women who are steadfast and determined to succeed against all odds.
Dauntlessness: Women are conditioned to be docile and submissive in this Patriarchal world. Yet, women should be brave enough to break the shackles which fetter them to tradition and outdated customs to attain the desired success. This courage is not innate and has to be acquired through determination, willpower, and hard work.
Decisiveness: CEOs are destined to encounter immense stumbling blocks at every juncture of their Business enterprises. Many a time, they would be put in a fix and would also be obliged to take momentous decisions instantaneously. During such dire circumstances, an efficient CEO will display the enormous presence of mind and make spontaneous yet pertinent decisions. CEOs should also be willing to take responsibility for their decisions and should also be ready to face the repercussions of their deeds.
Ingenuity: Since female entrepreneurs and CEOs are less likely to possess immense capital, they would be forced to make do with the available resources. They should also be compliant with the existing situation and analyze the state of affairs sensibly, instead of pining over the losses, these efficient businesswomen are expected to embark upon new endeavors though these enterprises tend to be risky at the onset. The CEOs should also be resilient and make judicious decisions at the appropriate time.
Leadership Qualities: A good leader should also be a good mentor. The CEO should lead the way and be the best example for the workers to emulate. Instead of being biased, the female CEO is expected to be democratic and impartial. She is supposed to be open to criticism while spreading her experiential knowledge throughout. Besides, she should encourage novel ideas and concepts though they might not coincide with her line of thought.
A woman CEO should make way for other competent women to follow suit. Industrious CEOs have always challenged themselves and rose beyond their limits. Many women have proven their proficiency by triumphantly tackling projects which were dismissed even by their male counterparts on risky grounds. Women CEOs have often shown the tendency to take up risks and act resourcefully in the time of crisis. Inculcating the above-documented qualities can make a CEO the best among her competitors.
As a woman CEO in a male-dominated industry for 40 years now, I have learned a myriad of lessons on how to be an effective leader. I have built my Shames Construction team from the ground up. I work with many men inside and outside of Shames Construction, and I give many of them eminence credit for my success, as they gave me many chances when a woman was a novelty in construction. I have a creative and analytical mind and have worked for years to quickly pivot my thoughts and plans for the company’s direction whenever the industry and world around us change. My background as an architect gives me a complete picture of the construction process from design through the implementation of design concepts.
Arlene Sarkoyan, CEO and Senior Executive, S3H Inc., is more than a leader. For her, employee satisfaction is paramount because she knows that they are the company’s backbone. From providing free daily lunches for office employees to arranging for companywide get-togethers for field supervision and personnel during Holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, and Labor Day, Arlene creates an environmentally friendly and sensitive workplace so that employees focus on being productive and therefore value their work attendance. She cares for people because she appreciates the hard work and dedication each employee puts into the company.While Arlene has enjoyed success and acceptance as a female leader in the male-dominated construction industry, although she owns 75% of the company stocks, she has not been accepted as a woman-owned enterprise. Despite the hurdles, S3H has succeeded and thrived as a significant woman-owned specialty contractor without being certified by an official agency.
With her background in Mental Health and Family and Child Sciences, Angeline Howell has accelerated Great Explorations Children’s Museum into a place where all families can come to learn and play no matter their abilities or socioeconomic status. Her ability to listen to members, employees, and community partners allowed Great Explorations to identify the community needs and how the mission of Great Explorations aligns. The bottom line, Angeline and her team want to help.
With over three decades of experience in the precision welded steel tube industry, Angela Phillips, the CEO of Phillips Tube Group, has been a trailblazer in propelling the company to new heights. Her practical, forward-thinking approach has catapulted the company to the forefront in quality, service, and customer collaboration. Under her leadership, Phillips Tube Group has swiftly modernized its operations by introducing new technology and process advancements. Angela’s commitment to excellence among global manufacturers is unwavering, as she states, “Manufacturing is a critical part of the US economy. Our growth as a company is dependent on staying innovative and pressing for first in class processes to meet our market demand.”
The Women CEO Magazine is a platform that features the women leaders who are not only leading in a pioneering method but also assisting others (women entrepreneurs, team members, community) with a brave heart. These women leaders are not only the founders and managers but those who through their experience have achieved success and leadership lessons which they are now sharing with everyone.
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