"Feminine" Male Leaders

What is it about?

Our findings show that male leaders should become more "feminine" to be more effective in their managerial roles. In a series of three studies, experimental as well as survey-based, using Spanish, Dutch, and American samples, we examined such gendered construction of male leadership and its effects on cooperation.

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Why is it important?

This study challenges researchers and practitioners in the field of leadership to consider stereotipical masculinity as a relevant obstacle for (male) leadership effectiveness.