Libby Vincent: Beyond Our Gender, Conversations on Feminism, Authentic Leadership, and the Importance of Being Yourself

Sophie and Libby delve into the topics of feminism and International Women's Day. They explore the different ways in which women are perceived in the workplace and the wider world.

Sophie shares her personal journey as a young leader at the age of 25 and the challenges she faced in leadership roles not only as a woman but as a young leader. They discuss how certain leadership styles can lack authenticity and limit your potential to add value and emphasize the importance of being able to shine as yourself rather than simply fulfilling a role description.

Sophie and Libby also touch on the issue of pinkwashing and how it tends to occur on International Women's Day. They also debate the leadership styles of agentic and communal leadership – directive and authoritative – and how to find the balance between them. They stress the importance of looking at how people lead rather than letting their gender define their leadership style.

Moreover, they address the misconception of gender and how women and men are perceived differently, and highlight the problems within feminism. They explain that it's not about the gender you present as, but rather about the expectations attached to that gender that can prevent you from delivering your full potential. Lastly, Sophie debates with Libby about the case for men and how it's important to talk about men's issues and problems equally as women.

Mentions and references: Burnt by the Spotlight paper: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2021-19394-001

How to find out more about Sophie:
LinkedIn: Sophie Bryan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiebryan/)
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E: sophie@ordinarilydifferent.co.uk
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How to find out more about Libby:
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/libbyvincent/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/theceospad
Website: https://www.libbyvincent.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theceospad/