In this issue of SME, we speak to young women entrepreneurs (ladypreneurs) who has made a name for themselves in their respective industries.
GEN X LADIES IN BUSINESS
Each generation has its own good way and challenges in leading a business. Being a Gen X in Malaysia, I am influenced by the environment where there is higher awareness on women empowerment and digital adoption.
While passionately supporting women’s right, I believe being a successful women leader is not about proving to others about our capability because women are already very capable and knowledgeable.
It is about how we, as ladypreneurs, work and cooperate with other male of female business owners in achieving success together.
Gender inequality has been discussed since thousand of years ago and it will never stop because opinions on the issue are somehow aff ected by religion, culture, personal perception and one’s way of living.
As a woman, the world is full of opportunities. Let’s just focus on what and how women can contribute to the business world, society and to the world.
No doubt, there are still gaps in percentage between men and women leaders in the decision making positions in many of the world’s top companies, but it’s up for us women to stand out and to be seen and prove our ability to grab those seats.
The topic of unfair support given to businessmen compared to that given to businesswomen can be very sensitive.
The report from Leaderonomics.com which was released in October 2017 states, back in 2011, the Malaysian government announced a target for the corporate sector to encourage and nurture more women, with a goal of women taking up 30 per cent of decision making positions.
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