Women bring something unique to the table. They tend to exemplify a strong sense of awareness; this allows them to pick up on smaller nuances while learning about and understanding their workers from a wider perspective. This awareness can prevent interpersonal conflicts, as a leader who observes and knows her team can see a problem developing and address it before it flares up.

Women also lead differently and offer unique management and interpersonal skills. The `soft skills' that women tend to bring to the office, sometimes referred to as transformational leadership, frequently encourage motivation, performance, and communication. As women typically excel in emotional intelligence when compared to their male peers, their leadership style can strengthen the employee work ethic, critical thinking skills, and collaboration.

In fact, a 2016 55,000-person study conducted by global consulting firm, Korn Ferry, across 90 countries, found that women outperformed men in 11 out of 12 emotional competence skills. Researchers found that when companies integrate these capabilities into the workplace, employees' needs, experiences, and talents are recognized, increasing workplace satisfaction and company success. Using emotional intelligence, workplaces can also solve problems before they emerge.

Furthermore, according to the Science of People, by working one-on-one with employees and investing in personal goal-development, female leaders build more successful and resilient companies. While these skills are not unique to women, they are more often exemplified by women. When a leader knows her team, facilitates clear and honest communication, and fosters a collaborative culture, workers can problem-solve together and think creatively. At the end of the day, a company is made up of human beings; leaders who use emotional intelligence and soft skills cater to the dynamic ebb and flow of the human experience, making employees feel invigorated, respected, and adequately challenged.

Women Entrepreneur in this issue is introducing a list of `Top 10 Women Leaders in Soft Skills in Asia­ 2022', who have contributed to the growth of fashion industry in India. These young women have risen to top positions in their job and their stories will be a true motivation to women all over the world, those who want to chase their dreams. The following list has been prepared after being closely scrutinized.