CEO Leadership Through Gender Transition

Caroline Farberger, a business leader in Sweden, shares her journey of gender transition and its impact on her leadership style. She discusses the deeper understanding of equality she gained and how her relationships with colleagues evolved. Caroline chose to transition publicly to inspire others and own her story, which she views as a success. Her experience highlights the importance of authenticity and the need for more diverse success stories.

What was Caroline Farberger's initial view of gender equality before her transition?

• Centered around leadership styles

• Based on personal experiences

• Focused on creating a supportive culture

• Primarily statistical

How did Caroline's leadership style change after her transition?

• She became more authoritative

• She became less involved with her team

• She adopted a more authentic leadership style

• She focused more on statistics

What realization did Caroline have about workplace behaviors after her transition?

• She understood all workplace dynamics as a man

• She found no change in workplace dynamics

• She realized men faced more challenges

• She was unaware of certain negative behaviors previously

Why did Caroline choose to make her transition public?

• To inspire others and own her story

• To avoid media attention

• To test public reactions first

• To keep it a secret

What is Caroline's reflection on her decision to be open about her transition?

• She wishes she had done it privately

• She sees it as a successful and positive move

• She believes it was a mistake

• She regrets being open