• Women are very under-represented in decision making jobs
and leadership roles. • Recent studies show that women are far better in decision making than men. • In light of these studies and findings governments and organizations have shown support towards encouraging women in leadership roles. • Malaysia has seen a huge rise of top female leaders across corporate boards. • This helps to enhance the countries economy and promote greater inclusiveness in the workforce. Conclusion • There is growing evidence that when women occupy leadership roles, smarter decisions are made. • CEOs like Sheryl Sandberg, Indra Nooyi and Kim Campbell are perfect examples of successful women contributing to society. • Leaders like these encourage female empowerment and break gender norms. • They give women courage to step up and take on more decisive and leadership roles in the society. • Ultimately results in a more stable and inclusive society and economy.