Respected Ghanaian entrepreneur and leadership development advocate, Mary Anane Awuku has challenged the long-held notion that leadership is dominated by men, insisting that women play a far more influential role in society than is often acknowledged.
Speaking on The Career Trail programme aired on Joy Learning TV and Joy News, she argued that while men are often perceived as the heads of leadership structures, women frequently hold significant power behind the scenes.
“I have told myself that yes, people might say it’s a man’s world, but it’s ruled by women,” she said.
Mary referenced a biblical analogy to support her point on influence and decision-making.
“When God created the world, He handed it over to Adam, right? And Eve came to tell Adam to do what God said he shouldn’t do. So who was in control?” she asked.
She explained that women’s influence often extends beyond visible leadership positions.
“You can say you are the head, but if you are not careful, it will be ruled by a woman. That is how powerful women are,” she stated.
Mary encouraged women to embrace their potential and confidence in whatever they set out to achieve.
“I want every woman to feel that power running through us, that if you put your mind to something, you can do it,” she urged.
She dismissed the idea that the world is strictly male-dominated, pointing to increasing female representation in leadership roles globally.
“There are a lot of countries that have opened doors for women to rule as presidents and heads of institutions,” she noted.
“I saw almost 100 women who are CEOs of organizations in the country,” she continued.
She reiterated that women are increasingly excelling in entrepreneurship and leadership spaces.
“There are a lot of successful women entrepreneurs than even men,” she stated.
Mary however clarified that her view is rooted in empowerment rather than controversy.
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