#OpinionOfTheDay

Calling all women, you don't need to be perfect to lead

PHOTO: ST FILE
New: Gift this subscriber-only story to your friends and family

A friend recently told me that a woman at his workplace was not given a supervisory role because she did not - despite years of relevant work experience - give off "confident vibes".

She was well-liked by colleagues, had the right skills and expertise, and yet was passed over.

Already a subscriber? 

Read the full story and more at $9.90/month

Get exclusive reports and insights with more than 500 subscriber-only articles every month

Unlock these benefits

  • All subscriber-only content on ST app and straitstimes.com

  • Easy access any time via ST app on 1 mobile device

  • E-paper with 2-week archive so you won't miss out on content that matters to you

Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.

A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on April 07, 2019, with the headline Calling all women, you don't need to be perfect to lead. Subscribe