Purpose This review is based on “Gender, authentic leadership and identity: analysis of women leaders’ autobiographies … that analyses reveal that these women construct gender and leadership along familiar normative lines; for example, the … conform to social constructions of gender. Thus, in the case of authentic leadership, a theory presented as gender neutral …

leadership roles over the past decade; however, there are still many challenges to be faced and overcome before there is equality …

at some of the research into leadership skills and draws conclusions regarding the paucity of women in management … more women in leadership positions – that is, more positive role models – would help to give women more confidence in their … ability to be great leaders and would encourage more women to push themselves forward for leadership opportunities.  …

emphasis of stereotypically masculine traits to describe the qualities of a “good manager”. Originality/value The briefing …

experience of its former employees, by enabling them to come back to work for the company on short‐term assignments. Design …

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to challenge HR specialists to consider the value of experience, seek out older … workers and ensure that younger staff are developed to give them experience beyond their years. Design … the author's own experience, which counter these perceptions. Concludes with practical actions to enhance employee value …