“Leadership is much more an art, a belief, a condition of the heart, than a set of things to do.” (Max De Pree) Related:7 Tips For Becoming A Leader At Work A little while back, I was very inspired by the people and presenters at our “Empowering Women in Leadership” event. We covered and discussed growing into your potential, influence vs. authority, leadership defined through personal, business and family, and the future of how women can grow into their leadership. The data and trends strongly point to women continuing to be a majority and a force. They are starting businesses 2-to-1 over any other ethnic group, 60% of college students and control 66% of global consumer spending! Women are still unfortunately struggling with equity issues, especially in the workplace, so any discussion of leadership must be far more holistic. Leadership is defined in many areas of our lives and in many ways.