This paper problematises the ways women’s leadership has been understood in relation to male leadership rather than on … its own terms. Focusing specifically on ethical leadership, we challenge and politicise the symbolic status of women in … leadership by considering the practice of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. In so doing, we demonstrate how leadership …

theories of ethical leadership. And yet our modern organizations remain blemished by examples lacking virtue. The philosophy of … virtue ethics and numerous extant theories of leadership cite virtues as essential to good leadership. But we seem to lack … understanding of how to develop or embed these virtues and notions of good leadership in practice. In 2012, virtue ethicist Julia …

light subtle yet consistent gender differences in the importance attributed to character in leadership: women considered … character to be more important to successful leadership in business than did men, and women had higher expectations that … individuals should demonstrate character in a new leadership role. Further, the gender of the research participant affected …