There is a place for both leadership styles. Where as I admire some of former women leaders I've known in the past, there are places where I sensed the need for the type of leadership that men bring to the table and appreciated that type of leadership as well. My opinion is that it depends on the situation. We also have stereotypes within our society that tends to influence our views of leadership. These, unfortunately, for both male and female, tend to color our opinions of individuals before they ever put forth any efforts to use their leadership talents and abilities.