In the last episode of Shameless Leadership, I spoke about 5 Challenges Facing Women Leaders in 2025. While that episode had plenty of reasons to get us motivated and fired up, I am excited to kick off a conversation that leads with a positive edge this week.

When we only focus on the challenges we face as women (or as a member of any marginalized group), it can feel harder to harness our power. So, how about we focus on our competitive edges, shall we?

In this episode, I’m so excited to talk through with you the following 5 Competitive Advantages of Women Leaders 2025:

1. Emotional Intelligence and Psychological + Relationship Leadership


2. Innate Adaptability, Adaptivity, and Resilience


3. Capacity for Ethical Development and Innovation


4. Modeling and Creation of Futuristic Leadership Paradigms


5. Competency in Creating Connections and Advancing Ecosystem Development

There are many aspects of our socialization as women that we tend to under leverage in leadership. Enough of that. 2025 is a year to create opportunities for us to lead in areas where our male counterparts often fall short (often due to their socialization). We have a unique opportunity to lead with our differences, intentionally do things differently, and be culture shifters and culture shapers who challenge the status quo and change patterns of socialization altogether.  

By harnessing our emotional intelligence and relationship-building skills, we can create more collaborative work environments that drive better business outcomes. By embracing our natural ability to see systemic interconnections and balance multiple perspectives, we can excel at complex problem-solving and change management. By amplifying our adaptability and adaptivity (and knowing the difference between the two), we can demonstrate creative resource allocation and strategic prioritization while driving innovation. See, I told you there is a lot to get fired up about here.  

2025 is not a year for us to sit back. It’s a year for us to stand up, get loud, and own our place in the game.  

Link mentioned:

Shameless Leadership Episode 917: The 5 Biggest Challenges Facing Women Leaders in 2025

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