Women in leadership often have to do twice as much work to receive the same accolades as men.

Communication tools and strategies are proven ways to simplify their professional hardships and streamline their upward climb.
Women are less inclined to take up space or express themselves in leadership positions because they are the minority. According to McKinsey & Company’s “Women in the Workplace 2023” report, only 28% of C-suite executive roles were filled by women in 2023. Many believe they must alter their communication styles to align with men’s to be heard.

Many women find themselves the only female leader in their workplace. They are surrounded by men, so they often have to fight for space. When they prioritize networking with their team, stakeholders, and peers, they increase their influence and make their communication impactful.
Women leaders will strengthen the communication channels they have built if they go one step further and leverage their role as a mentor. Employees will view known mentors as more approachable and will be less likely to associate their leadership style with negative characteristics or stereotypes.

A female-led mentorship can also pave the way for other women to progress professionally. As Zachary Amos notes in his May 2020 piece for ReHack, “Technology and Gender Inequality,” deep-rooted biases often deter women from pursuing professional goals, leading to inequality in the workplace. A direct, equitable communication channel demonstrates strength and authority, prompting them to strive for—and feel more comfortable in—management positions.

Notably, strengthening communication channels is incredibly beneficial. As the technology company Box wrote in an April 21, 2023 blog piece, “What Is Collaboration?,” workplace collaboration improves employees’ job satisfaction because it changes how they view work. Women in management can lead their organizations to success if they strategize correctly.

COMMUNICATION TOOLS FOR WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP
Dynamic communication tools are crucial for workplace engagement and collaboration. They include:
Instant messaging. An instant messaging platform is as advantageous as it is practical. It allows women leaders to have their finger on the pulse of the workplace. Even if they do not respond to every message immediately, they still gain insight—and are seen as approachable.
Social intranet. Organizations can leverage a social intranet to eliminate top-down communication, enabling employees to share their thoughts freely. It accelerates the development of team-wide connections, strengthening professional bonds. As a result, the deep-set belief that women leaders can be either competent or likable—not both—dissipates faster.
Videoconferencing. Videoconferencing enhances visibility. It lets women leaders view and respond to others’ reactions, forcing staff to engage transparently and not misbehave behind their backs. This way, they can monitor subtle body language and facial expressions to tailor their communication style in real time.

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