Female leaders find "office mom" role pays off
More female leaders are turning away from the tough boss persona and embracing the "office mom" role, Laura Sinberg writes. Being emotionally supportive and nurturing can make employees more loyal and hard working, although this strategy only works for male leaders in "extreme" circumstances, she writes.
Forbes | 10/27
This story published in SmartBrief on Workforce on 10/30/2009
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