Karen O'Reilly: Trump and Musk battle shows we're still living in a dysfunctional boys' club 

The world needs a new kind of leader. A flexible one. A thoughtful one. A female one
Karen O'Reilly: Trump and Musk battle shows we're still living in a dysfunctional boys' club 

Elon Musk and US president Donald Trump in the Oval Office. They symbolise a deeper, more dangerous truth: women are still locked out of the rooms where big decisions are being made.

The recent public spats and controversies involving high-profile figures like Elon Musk and Donald Trump serve as a stark reminder of the urgent need for diverse voices and leadership styles at the highest levels. 

While these individuals command significant attention, the ongoing discourse highlights the value of empathetic, collaborative, and inclusive leadership — qualities often demonstrably present in female leaders: we're still living in a boys' club.

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