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In a recent study by Pepperdine University, women in top positions reported beating the industry average in terms of productivity and profitability. Beth E. Mooney, CEO of KeyCorp, just became the first ever woman chief of a top 20 US Bank. In fact, nearly 52% of managerial or professional positions are now held by women, according to a Catalyst, July, 2011 report. More women are obtaining MBAs than ever before in history. Yet, although major strides have been made by women in every industry, there are only 28 female CEOs in the Fortune 1000 companies according to the Catalyst, August 2011 report.

Nonetheless, it is clear that women are reshaping the landscape of business. Women are naturally wired to think, act and innovate like immigrants. Women, more than men, have the ability to see what others don’t, do what others won’t and keep pushing their ideas and ideals when prudence says quit.

These skills taken together mean that women are better than men at earning serendipity! Here’s the breakdown:

[Actually, in this excerpt, I provide only the first skill Glen discusses.]

1. Women are Opportunity Experts: Women see opportunity in everything and everyone – their neighbors, friends, family, business associates, strategic partners, etc. Women have the ability to see opportunity and give their ideas life and inspire others to do the same. Women, when given the opportunity to be themselves, are natural leaders!

I have seen time and again how women are much more strategic, focused and keep their eye on the prize. They are not easily distracted and don’t get their egos in the way. That is why women just don’t see opportunity, they seize it. Look at the list of the top women CEO’s world-wide. Impressive! Review this list of the 50 most powerful women in America. Pay attention to these women: they are reinventing America’s enterprises.

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Here is a direct link to the complete article.

Glenn is best known as the Opportunity Expert based on his proprietary leadership methodology called, “the immigrant’s perspective,” that defines the characteristics to be a 21st century leader. This methodology promotes the idea of leading through a lens of opportunity – that is enabled through a mindset of continuous survival, renewal and reinvention. That if leaders embrace the immigrant’s perspective, they will have a distinct advantage in business by being able to see and seize previously unseen opportunities, and opportunities others don’t see at all. He is a former C-suite corporate executive and entrepreneur of several successful companies – his firm (Glenn Llopis Group) is a thought-leadership, human capital and business strategy consultancy.