Women in business display resilience, compassion, respect, and typically embody motivation, teamwork, and diversity. A 2019 survey reported that women made up more than half of the U.S. workforce and women in business scored higher than men on most key leadership qualities; especially since their leadership styles are different from men. Some of those qualities include:
- Women value work-life balance
- Women are empathetic
- Women are strong communicators
- Women handle crisis situations well
While there may not be more women CEO’s than men, women are excellent entrepreneurs and the number is on the rise. Here are some famous female entrepreneurs:
- Marian Ilitch – Co-founder of “Little Caesars Pizza”
- Diane Hendricks – Co-founder of “ABC Supply Company”
- Judy Love – Co-founder of “Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores”
- Oprah Winfrey – TV personality, director, and philanthropist
- Doris Fisher – Co-founder of “The Gap”
- Judy Faulkner – CEO and founder of “Epic Systems”
- Elaine Wynn – Co-founder “Wynn Resorts”
- Lynda Resnick – Co-founder “Wonderful Company”
While “American Business Women’s Day” values the contributions and achievements of women, it also honors each and every one. Take a little time to learn more about women in the workforce and appreciate the impact these women have had and continue to have on the business world by checking out some of the resources below: