I don’t think that explains why so many women exhibit such poor leadership skills. In many cases, they seem tense and afraid all the time, and become very ‘reactive’.
I think part of it has to do with the lack of cultural references in women to power; but in general, I think it’s the nature of the beast.
As with many things, you have to start early. Give kids organizing and leadership jobs as soon as they can handle them, or earlier, and don’t provide unnecessary adult supervision.