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No fundamental differences ASTA ROSSI is managing director at the Great Place to Work Institute Finland, which conducts annual surveys to uncover Finland's best workplaces. "Our surveys measure the quality of interactions within organisations," says Rossi. "Traditionally, women leaders have been regarded as more skilled than men in managing people and communicating. However, in our 2007 survey only two companies with women managing directors made it to the top ranks in other words, almost all of the best workplaces are run by men. Our list of great workplaces includes 24 male-lead companies that have succeeded extremely well in creating wellfunctioning interactive environments. Our research, therefore, gives no indication of fundamental differences in the leadership styles of men and women." Being a 'nice girl' won't take you far BIRGITTA KANTOLA is one of Finland's most experienced female board member professionals. Her current board positions include Fortum, Nordea and Stora Enso, among others. "A good leader is a good leader regardless of gender," says Kantola. "Differences may ensue from women and men's different backgrounds and experiences. Motherhood and family life provide a good basis of development for social and teamwork skills. However, the basic demands of leadership are the same for both men and women. Women should learn that being a `nice girl' won't take them far. Drawing from my own experience, a valuable lesson to learn is that you should not strive for perfection at every instance. It's all right to have a messy house sometimes. People need to have the courage to delegate. However, a leader should always carry responsibility and accept challenges when they are offered another opportunity may not come along." A leader should be consistent and determined LAURA LARES is a managing director at Finnish jewellery company Kalevala Koru. She took on the position in 2007, after a career in the forestry industry. "Contrary to common stereotypes, I have encountered very empathetic men and harsh women, emotional men and analytical women," says Lares. "However, perhaps a common trait among female leaders is fearlessness maybe there's no place for timid women on the managerial track. On the weak side, not many women have employed humour to deal with their leadership persona. The only female supervisor I have had taught me a determined and straightforward communication style. A leader with several subordinates is expected to lead in a clear and consistent manner. I hope I will be able to encourage people to find joy in their work in the tough challenges, daily tasks, amazing personalities, common achievements and successes of others." Pentti Hokkanen
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