Are you a woman interested in knowing what you need to do to excel in the business world?
Perhaps, you’ve been thinking about the differences between female and male entrepreneurs and wondering if men have a more natural knack for entrepreneurship. Maybe you thought you should model what’s working for men in the hope it will work for you? Or are you wondering if you should play up your feminine qualities and do something that is unique to women, in order to excel?
As a leadership advocate and female entrepreneur myself, I believe you must have a mix of masculine and feminine energy in any business or venture to make it truly successful. And as women we can do many things in business similar to how our male counterparts would do them and yet in other ways we can do things that are distinctly different.
What I’ve found from working with both male and female clients who are excelling in their own right is that they have several commonalities. For example they all:
- Are self-disciplined
- Hold strong, clear visions about their future direction
- Have plans of action to support their vision
- Are decisive
- Use a mentor or a coaches to keep them on track.
Leading Ladies do all of that and then some. What I have noticed from observing and working with many of the world’s Leading Ladies is that in addition to these qualities they also:
- Create lifestyle businesses that encompass their whole self and their whole life
- Have a natural affinity for being of service
- Have strong, values-led businesses
- Tune in, turn on and tap into their intuition
- Above all value connection and community
- Measure success by the legacy they are living.
Who are the women in your life and your world who have inspired you?
Here’s some that we believe deserve a mention:






Wonderful video and so true about the element that women bring to business – love it!
Thanks Patricia – they are certainly qualities worth celebrating!
Wow Heidi,
Fabulous. And I love, love your definitions…
Terry
Thanks Terry!
Heidi
Love your definitions of a leading lady – you’re spot on!
Stunning video and just so inspiring and beautiful – I was smiling the whole way through it and I’m still smiling….:)
My mom was one of my first inspirations and she still does to this day!
Trudy
Thanks for your feedback Trudy – it is wonderful to read about your mum being an inspiration to you. Here’s to all the mum’s in the world!
Heidi,
Well done with points and great advice.
Mitch
Thanks Mitch for tuning in and giving feedback!
Great post, Heidi! Totally agree with the legacy piece … find this to be crucial for women.
Thanks for sharing such fab insight.
Thanks Jenny – yes indeed our legacy is in the now!
Wow, Heidi! Is this a new website? I LOVE IT!!! I love the concept. I love the execution, and of course I agree!
Seeing Oprah pop up on your video makes me wonder… who are her mentors? ? Keep ROCKIN’, Lady! ? Katherine.
Hi Katherine thanks for your feedback – yes Leading Ladies is only 4 months young – glad the concept connected with you!
pure inspiration!
Thanks Laura!
Well, who knew that I was a leading lady after all?!-) I love how you clearly identified the difference and what entrepreneurs need to shift into in order to have aligned lives and businesses…:)
Of course you are a Leading Lady Jennifer! So glad the definitions worked for you!
It’s great to see women leaders recognized for what they do. You’re a great encourager of others!
Sue
Thanks Sue!
Heidi,
I love that you continue to teach women around the world to step up, create a legacy and do it with integrity and style.
Write on!~
Lisa Manyon
Indeed Lisa with encouragement and confidence women truly can do anything!