How Women are Bringing a New Perspective to Leadership

Redefining the Road: How women are bringing a new perspective to LEADERSHIP

By Nicole Glenn, Founder and CEO Candor Expedite, Inc. In interviewing many different successful women, business owners, and leaders I have come across a lot of similarities of them. One of the biggest traits that I see is that women tend to never feel quite ready for the next big move in their career unless they check all the perceived “boxes.” It is the women that push past this concept of “am I enough” that take themselves to the next levels in their careers. It is also the women that realize that they need to be a little outrageous in their asks for what they want in their careers. In thinking about these highly qualified, talented, and gutsy women, it gives me immense satisfaction to see how women are smashing through the glass ceiling in diverse roles and bringing a new perspective to leadership. A 2021 Harvard Business School report found that firms became more open to change after women joined the top management team. The study showed that women not only brought new perspectives, but they also changed how the C-suite thought about innovation, ultimately enabling these firms to consider a wider variety of strategies for creating value. The emergence of female leaders can become a driving force for good in today’s world. For the first time, we’re witnessing female leaders emerging from diverse generations to interweave their knowledge and strive for change and we have large, midsize, and small companies embracing this and seeking women for more leadership roles. If we look at environmental awareness, we have someone as respected and experienced as Jane Goodall standing alongside teenage activists like Greta Thunberg. When the day comes that a 6-year-old draws a female figure on being asked to draw a scientist or a CEO, we’ll know our future generations are on the right path. Although we have come a long way, I believe there is still a need for more women to join us in the field of logistics to make strides with diversity in our industry. It gives me a sense of pride knowing that the amazing women at Candor are contributing to this need and creating something special every day. n Nicole Glenn founded Candor Expedite in 2017 after more than two decades in the transportation brokerage business, with a vision to build the smartest and most efficient freight expedited business that delivers on its client’s promises. Candor Expedite is known for its expedite ground and air services, high touch, time sensitive shipments and white glove delivery services. Nicole credits her success with an amazing team that consistently provides superior customer service, real-time updates, precision, and open communication.

Nicole is a certified member of The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). She has also received numerous accolades including being named one of the Top Women-Owned Businesses by Women in Trucking, recently named Women in Trucking’s and a 2021 Enterprising Women of the Year Champion, an annual tribute to the world’s top female entrepreneurs Distinguished Women in Logistics. For more information, go to www.candorexp.com.

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