Throughout history, societies, religions, and traditions have imposed restrictive roles upon us all. Regarding us women, we've been confining ourselves within a tight box that stifled our potential and limited our influence.

Steps to liberation, peace and happiness...for some!! 

The Age of Aquarius in the 1960s and 1970s marked a turning point—an era of liberation and love that opened doors to a new world for women.  

Women could openly love to love and have multiple sexual partners -as an example. The advent of birth control pills empowered women to take charge of their bodies and make choices about their lives, and gradually, more women began to break free from the constraints that held them back.

One of the pivotal moments in my life was in October 1975, when women in Iceland took a strike for a whole day! Seeing the downtown area of Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, filled with women from all sectors of life celebrating their unity and showing the society their work mattered. 

Graduated University students are the majority of women in the Western World.

In the wake of this significant transformation, we also find ourselves in a present where women excel in education, with an increasing number graduating from universities in the Western world.  

Women's rights = human rights.

Some may argue that the battle for gender equality is won, but that would be a narrow perspective, as true gender equality encompasses much more than just women's rights - it's human rights.

The flip side of women's liberation.

I've often wondered if our pursuit of progress, the focus, has become so fixated on women's liberation, empowerment, and women in leadership that we inadvertently reinforced gender stereotypes, pigeonholing women as the sole bearers of collaboration, kindness, peace, and sustainability.  

Are we, as a society assuming things will be done humanely if a woman takes on the leadership role? 

In doing so, we have, most likely, unintentionally neglected to consider the role of men in this transformative journey. It's like our focus was on women, and giving them the right to excel, pointing out how magical they are because they have been socially conditioned to be collaborative, kind and caring - regardless of whether they are!

Leadership beyond gender empowers human beings to be the change they want to see in their world! 

A better world does not hinge on women ruling alone but on individuals of all genders having the confidence, clarity, and freedom to pursue their passions and purpose. It is about embracing the power of both hearts and minds, transcending the limitations imposed by gender norms.

A mindset that focuses on the skills and talents, not on the gender that performs them. 

In personal development, it is essential to view the world through human glasses rather than gender glasses. It is a world where people are valued for who they are, not solely based on gender. By dismantling the confines of gender roles and expectations, we pave the way for authentic, inclusive leadership that celebrates the unique strengths and perspectives each individual brings to the table.

Imagine a future where leaders rise not because of their gender but because of their exceptional qualities, skills, and character. A world where compassion coexists with assertiveness, empathy intertwines with strategic thinking, and the full spectrum of human potential is embraced and harnessed.  

Unleashing People's X-Factor! 

Such a world has the potential to unleash the X-factor—the untapped brilliance that resides within each and every one of us.

Let us embrace the new paradigm of leadership beyond gender. It is a paradigm that transcends stereotypes, promotes inclusivity, and values the richness of diverse perspectives.