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As Canadians prepare to vote in a federal election during a period of global instability marked by trade disruptions, economic uncertainty, and armed conflict, the country\u2019s political leadership remains notably traditional in one key respect: gender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of Canada\u2019s major political parties are currently led by men, and Canada has never elected a woman as prime minister. Kim Campbell<\/a> briefly held the office in 1993 after Brian Mulroney\u2019s resignation<\/a> as leader of the Progressive Conservative Party. Her short tenure ended with a historic electoral defeat for the Conservatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With global tensions rising and Canada facing unprecedented uncertainties, it may seem easy to overlook the lack of women on election ballots. But strong, inclusive leadership is a practical necessity in these uncertain times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A growing body of research and real-world examples are challenging longstanding assumptions about what makes an effective leader. In times of crisis, traditional leadership styles marked by dominance and rigidity \u2014 usually associated with men \u2014 often fall short<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead, leadership styles marked by empathy, flexibility, and open communication \u2014 usually associated with women \u2014 are proving to be both effective and essential. This kind of leadership helps steady teams when emotions run high and the path forward is unclear \u2014 exactly the kind of qualities Canada may need in the near future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leadership during COVID-19<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One persistent gender stereotype is the belief that women are \u201ctoo emotional\u201d to be effective leaders<\/a>. This misconception continues to undermine women\u2019s chances of being considered for leadership roles in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, our research findings challenge this assumption and suggest it\u2019s actually men who are more likely to let emotions drive their behaviour during periods of uncertainty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Canadians prepare to vote in a federal election during a period of global instability marked by trade disruptions, economic uncertainty, and armed conflict, the country\u2019s political leadership remains notably traditional in one key respect: gender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of Canada\u2019s major political parties are currently led by men, and Canada has never elected a woman as prime minister. Kim Campbell<\/a> briefly held the office in 1993 after Brian Mulroney\u2019s resignation<\/a> as leader of the Progressive Conservative Party. Her short tenure ended with a historic electoral defeat for the Conservatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With global tensions rising and Canada facing unprecedented uncertainties, it may seem easy to overlook the lack of women on election ballots. But strong, inclusive leadership is a practical necessity in these uncertain times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A growing body of research and real-world examples are challenging longstanding assumptions about what makes an effective leader. In times of crisis, traditional leadership styles marked by dominance and rigidity \u2014 usually associated with men \u2014 often fall short<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead, leadership styles marked by empathy, flexibility, and open communication \u2014 usually associated with women \u2014 are proving to be both effective and essential. This kind of leadership helps steady teams when emotions run high and the path forward is unclear \u2014 exactly the kind of qualities Canada may need in the near future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leadership during COVID-19<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One persistent gender stereotype is the belief that women are \u201ctoo emotional\u201d to be effective leaders<\/a>. This misconception continues to undermine women\u2019s chances of being considered for leadership roles in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, our research findings challenge this assumption and suggest it\u2019s actually men who are more likely to let emotions drive their behaviour during periods of uncertainty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our recently published research<\/a> examined how gender influenced the behaviour of leaders during the COVID-19 pandemic. We analyzed survey responses from a sample of 137 supervisor-subordinate pairs working in the Netherlands during 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We focused on two dominant emotions during the pandemic \u2014 anxiety and hope \u2014 as they are both common responses to uncertainty<\/a>. Anxiety reflects a sense of lost control, while hope suggests some belief in regaining it. These emotions, we predicted, would would shape leaders\u2019 actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Women less likely to be driven by emotion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our study found that men leaders who experienced higher levels of hope were more likely to engage in family friendly supervision<\/a>, which refers to leaders providing support for employees\u2019 non-work demands. This was especially critical during the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, when men leaders experienced higher levels of anxiety, they were more likely to act out via abusive supervision<\/a>. This included snapping at employees, making unreasonable demands, or behaving in a punitive way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast, the behaviour of women leaders was not influenced by feelings of anxiety or hope. Regardless of how they felt, women were more likely to show consistent, family-supportive behaviours that helped staff manage work-life challenges. They also refrained from lashing out abusively when anxious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These findings aligned with our expectations. We anticipated women would be less likely to act on their emotions than men, as women are often conditioned to put the needs of others above their own, especially in times of stress<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a result, we expected \u2014 and observed \u2014 that women leaders would be less affected by their emotions and more likely to consider others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The danger of the glass cliff<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our research highlights the importance of humanising leadership rooted in communal values. One particularly effective approach that does this is transformational leadership<\/a>, which focuses on inspiring, supporting, and empowering others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Studies show that women are more likely to adopt this leadership style. Yet research also reveals a troubling gap: when women lead this way, they are less likely to be recognized or rewarded for it, compared to men<\/a>. In many cases, women might behave the same as their men counterparts, yet they are judged differently \u2014 not based on what they do, but who they are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Women are also more likely to be appointed to leadership roles in times of crisis or decline. This phenomenon, known as the \u201cglass cliff,\u201d<\/a> places women in precarious positions with limited chances of success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider the case of Campbell, who became party leader just months before an election her party was widely expected to lose. It could be argued she faced a glass cliff<\/a>. Rather than a fair shot at leadership, she was handed a near-certain defeat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These patterns reflect how deeply embedded gender bias is, and how it continues to influence who gets to lead and under what conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The case for caring leadership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the face of ongoing U.S. tariffs<\/a>, threats on Canada\u2019s sovereignty<\/a>, and other global issues<\/a>, Canada needs effective leadership more than ever. But in times of crisis, reacting impulsively to strong emotions can be costly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The leadership style that appears most effective during turbulent times is based on communal values of care, rather than impulsively reacting to one\u2019s emotions. As our research shows, this approach is more closely aligned with how women often lead, despite persistent stereotypes suggesting that women are overly emotional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yet, women remain underrepresented in leadership positions<\/a>, especially in politics. Despite this gap, public conversation on the issue remain noticeably silent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although we can\u2019t rewrite the past, we can reflect on what might be missing from leadership today. When we consistently overlook those who lead with compassion, we risk losing out on exactly the kind of leadership that could help our country navigate the turbulent waters ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Associate Professor Ivona Hideg<\/a>, Ann Brown Chair in Organization Studies, York University; Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior Tanja Hentschel<\/a>, Amsterdam Business School, University of Amsterdam; and Associate Professor of Organization Studies Winny Shen<\/a>, York University<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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