A closer look at the concept in comparison to the realities women face today will show that the girlboss trope is at best a fantasy, and at worst a reinforcement of imbalanced power structures. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the girlboss trope and discuss what the philosopher Diotima of Mantinea might say about it.
Read MoreBusiness leaders face plenty of questions as they try to get a handle on the new economic reality brought about by the COVID-19 shutdown and the resulting recession. But the answers to those questions may not appear in their corporate handbooks. Instead, they could lie in ancient philosophies with lessons that apply just as much today as they did centuries ago.
Read MoreWant to know which leaders lean philosophically? Read this IntelligentHQ feature on me to see the who’s who of wisdom! Across the land – and the world – leaders in business, government and other areas look to the future by seeking wisdom from ancient philosophers.
Read MoreEducate. Plato said one of the most important roles a leader should embody is that of an educator. To learn more about what ancient philosophers believed are traits of a great leader, especially in times of crisis, read this interview of me by Charlie Katz. I break it all down!
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