Learning Objectives

After studying this chapter, you should be able to:

• Describe the leadership labyrinth
• Describe gender differences in leadership styles and effectiveness
• Discuss the strengths and criticisms of the research on gender in leadership
• Recognize applications of the research on gender in leadership

Chapter Outline

Description

The Glass Ceiling Turned Labyrinth

Evidence of the Leadership Labyrinth

Understanding the Labyrinth

Gender Differences in Leadership Styles and Effectiveness

Navigating the Labyrinth

Strengths

Criticisms

Application

Case Studies

Case 15.1 The “Glass Ceiling”

Case 15.2 Lack of Inclusion and Credibility

Case 15.3 Pregnancy as a Barrier to Job Status

Leadership Instrument

The Gender–Leader Implicit Association Test

Summary

References