I think women have demonstrated in leadership positions that they're capable of handling very difficult situations.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker notes that women have shown they can handle very difficult situations in leadership roles.
- In plain terms
- Women have proved capable in tough leadership jobs.
- What can you take from it?
- Gender does not limit leadership ability.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How can we measure leadership competence across genders?
- What barriers remain?
Another view
The statement is broad and lacks specific evidence.
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