Women as Leaders in Covid-19 Pandemic Context

Abstract

Pandemics suddenly and unexpectedly change the course of history, destroy the foundations of the strongest economies, affect humanity and "dethrone" the most powerful leaders. The consequences follows for many years after their passing, stability and prosperity being difficult to rebuild. The paper has major importance, as we currently facing a new pandemic. It`s a global tragedy, an urgent wake-up call for all of humanity and for the 21st century, COVID-19 is a tough, relentless, unforgiving teacher who is offering valuable lessons about survival, leadership, being a current and present subject in everyone's life. The pandemic has disrupted important aspects of personal, but especially professional life, therefore, the question our paper is trying to answer is: Can the COVID-19 pandemic be a ramp for launching women into top management positions? The article provides an analysis of pandemics and an interdisciplinary approach to these valuable lessons about leadership.

Keywords

• covid-19
• pandemics
• diversity
• firm performance
• corporate culture