Women Leaders' Discursive Constructs of Leadership

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the leadership discourses of fifteen female leaders using a narrative survey. The storylines consistently focused on the fundamental concepts of upholding ethical principles and striving for constructive global transformation. These ideas spark a discussion about the moral dilemmas that are inherent in the job of leadership. The paper proposes the development of a framework for leadership ethics that is influenced by the ideas of a feminist ethic of care. Furthermore, it advocates for the inclusion of environmental and objective aspects while contemplating ethical considerations in leadership. The aim of this research is to determine if there is a connection between the development of leadership qualities and the feminist value of compassion in regard to the professional choices made by women. This study aims to examine the perspectives and firsthand accounts of women in leadership roles by using a narrative survey based on Kenneth Burke's conceptual framework. This research aims to shed light on the complex relationships between women, leadership, and the feminist ideal of compassion by analyzing the narratives of women in leadership positions.

Keywords: discursive constructs of leadership, constructive global transformation, feminist ethic of care