12 September 2016 13:17:10 IST

A world with Merkel, Clinton and May in charge

Research suggests that it’s difficult for women to be competent and likeable at the same time

In a first — if Hillary Clinton wins the January 2016 US Presidential Elections — there’s a chance that women may lead three nations of the G7. Aside from Clinton, Angela Merkel heads Germany and Theresa May, the UK.

But what does this mean for world politics and business?

According to an article in Harvard Business Review , written by Deborah M Kolb and Mara Olekalns, this could usher in a new time where women don’t hesitate to rise up to the challenge. Since as women, they are scrutinised more, this will make them stronger and better negotiators, says the article.

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