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Leading for gender equality

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  • Terrance W Fitzsimmons

    (The University of Queensland Business School, St Lucia, QLD, Australia)

  • Miriam Yates

    (Institute of Social Science Research, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia)

  • Victor J Callan

    (The University of Queensland Business School, St Lucia, QLD, Australia)

Abstract

The research investigates CEO leadership practices that promote increased gender equality. Data were reports provided by 119 Australian organisations with WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality status. Analyses followed a grounded theory approach. Results reveal a novel combination of leadership practices that reflect core dimensions of strategic, inclusive and transformational leadership styles. CEOs champion not only the business case for increased gender equality (strategic leadership) but also promote more equality around the principles of increased equity, fairness and justice (inclusive leadership) in devising strategy. Supporting transformational leadership practices, CEOs frame a compelling vision for increased gender equality, while holding all senior executives accountable for outcomes. A conceptual framework provides key constructs and relationships. Around practice, there is guidance on the features of CEO leadership that influence more gender equal workplaces. JEL Classification: M10

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  • Terrance W Fitzsimmons & Miriam Yates & Victor J Callan, 2026. "Leading for gender equality," Australian Journal of Management, Australian School of Business, vol. 51(3), pages 776-798, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:ausman:v:51:y:2026:i:3:p:776-798
    DOI: 10.1177/03128962251338335
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    • M10 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - General

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