Public Speaking

. . . Viewpoint:. What if Women Ruled the World ?.

. . Not so long ago, the idea that women might rule the world seemed slightly ridiculous - lil something out of science ficti But nowadays that perspectiv has started to change..

. . Women clearly lacked the intellectual capacity and emotional fortitude to make the difficult decisions that leadership required. But that was then. In recent decades, attitudes and ideas have changed - and fast. That's not to say that every corner of the world has welcomed women moving from the traditional and private into the modern and public. But move they have..

. . SO WHAT'S CHANGED?. A lot. As a huge and growing body of research and experience makes clear, empowering women makes things better. Not perfect. But better. Business is more profitable. Governments are more representative. Families are stronger, and communities are healthier. There is less violence - and more peace, stability and sustainability..

. . 50 show that women also •ently than men. They're more collaborative, inclusive and Med, all characteristics that effective, particularly in ff-paced, innovation-driven.

. . I think it's fair 10 say Ihal w are a little more collaborati their approach overall, ar lillle less driven 10 conflic opposed 10 driven 10 workil problems. -Janel Napolitano, lhe US Secretary of Homeland Securi.

. . Ve need 10 lake decisions now thal will make for a safer world for our yandchildren , and I think women are nore likely 10 do thal when they come inlo positions of leadership. Mary Robinson, lhe former president of Ireland,.

. . Acknowledging that n bring different qualitie skills to public life is cr long, women were exp like men and act like rr wanted to succeed. But increasingly theil seen as a source of str than a weakness to be.

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. . That's not to say there aren't obstacle Women have long been judged by a d Study after study shows that their acc are just a little less valued. Sometimes it's women who hold them they don't own their own value, raise t promotions or ask for more money. Despite these ongoing challenges, thu empowering women are undeniable. engine driving global economic growt.

. . nen isn't about political improving outcomes. It's nger economies and - it's about ending ng peace. It's about life for people all over isn't just the right thing, it's nd because women are world is changing for the.

. . . THANK YOU. THA. A presentation by: Anxhela Dodaj.