the best leaders are usually humble

Are women more likely to adopt more effective leadership strategies than men? This post at the HBR blog discusses leadership qualities and suggests that women are more likely to "approach problem-solving in a more flexible and creative way."

The analysis of gender differences is interesting, but the key finding, in my mind, is this:

Arrogance and overconfidence are inversely related to leadership talent — the ability to build and maintain high-performing teams, and to inspire followers to set aside their selfish agendas in order to work for the common interest of the group. Indeed, whether in spots, politics or business, the best leaders are usually humble.