Whether a person will be a good leader or not depends largely on his professionalism, experience and personal qualities. However, there are common gender-specific behavioral traits that provide both advantages and disadvantages to female bosses and male bosses.
Advantages and disadvantages of a female boss
A woman who leads a team has several qualities. One of them is increased responsibility. By her nature, the fair sex, being at the helm, seeks to take control of absolutely all issues.
The advantages of this state of affairs are that the boss is deeply rooting for the task that was entrusted to him, does a lot on his own to help his subordinates.
The main disadvantage of a female leader is her emotionality. Unlike men, ladies let everything pass through themselves, react painfully to some unpleasant moments. The boss girl can violate the boundaries between herself and her subordinates, and it can be difficult for her to control her own emotions.
Since some women are subject to constant hormonal changes, their mood can change frequently. This also affects work. Sometimes subordinates notice that their boss is drastically changing her own opinion or even giving conflicting assignments.
However, sometimes the boss's emotionality plays into the hands of his subordinates. A woman is easier to call for sympathy. If your leader has children of her own, she will understand you better than a man when you need to take a few days off due to a child's illness. In addition, there are some areas of business that are purely feminine. Agree, it is difficult to imagine a man in the role of a boss in the beauty or fashion industry.
Do not forget that her female subordinates may have problems with the lady boss. Since the top of the career ladder is not the only need for girls, competition and envy can arise in their team about success in their personal lives.
A childless, unmarried and unpopular woman who leads your team may dislike her subordinate only because she is young, beautiful and loved.
Pros and cons of a male leader
A male leader is fundamentally different from the above-described type of boss. He can be more calm and logical than the lady boss. But at the same time, he will not be so worried about the team as a woman. Some of his indifference can affect both the achievement of tasks and the atmosphere in the team.
It's difficult with a male boss because you can't immediately guess his emotions. The closeness, restraint of a young man in comparison with a girl does not allow reading from his facial expressions and gestures and understanding what is on his mind. Some subordinates would be calmer to be aware of the current situation and management plans.
As there is a women's business, there are also areas where a boss should be a leader. If you take the directions related to men's hobbies - hunting, fishing, weapons, sports, computers, and so on - it is easier to imagine a guy as a boss than a girl.
One of the main differences between men and women is that the stronger sex is able to endure more moral stress. If the boss needs to be resilient and tough, a man will do better in his position.
When thinking about who - a man or a woman - can best prove himself in the boss's chair, do not forget that all differences between representatives of opposite sexes are relative. Sometimes a girl can be tougher than a guy. Besides, a lot depends on the team. For example, imagine a purely male team at work. It will not be easy for the lady leader with him. And one more thing: no matter who the leader is, a man or a woman, the main thing is that he is a professional, develops his own management skills and knows the basics of psychology.
