Men & Women - Designed to Work Together: The Science, the Soul, and the Strategy

“You can’t lead well if you don’t know how you’re wired.” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession discusses navigating the complexities of working with, and leading across gender lines. She calls on both men and women to move beyond competition and instead embrace their complementary strengths to co-create the future of work. Drawing from neuroscience, scripture, and business research, Rebecca shares how male and female brains are wired differently, and how these differences can serve the workplace when honored and understood. From instinctive stress responses to leadership rhythms, she offers a new lens for how teams can sync up with trust, safety, and deeper connection. In this episode, you’ll learn:The science behind male and female brain differences and how they shape communication, problem-solving, and stress responseWhy post-2020 leadership requires emotional intelligence, empathy, and collaboration—not hierarchy and controlFive practical ways to build powerful partnerships across gender lines, at work and at home Things to listen for: (00:00) Intro (00:46) Understanding gender differences in the workplace (02:44) The science behind male and female brain functions (05:37) Stress responses and the need for both genders (06:45) Post-2020 leadership and the age of humanity (13:11) Practical tips for men and women collaboration (18:42) Questions to journal (20:31) Men and women lead together Connect with Rebecca: https://www.rebeccafleetwoodhession.com/