Already a Future Women? Sign in Leaders How this CEO stamps out passive-aggressive behaviours Plus, leadership lessons from a hospital emergency room By FW Published 9 July, 2025 Leaders How this CEO stamps out passive-aggressive behaviours Plus, leadership lessons from a hospital emergency room By FW Published 9 July, 2025 Previous article Want a more inclusive workplace? Next article ‘Carry her strength forward’: What legacies ignite Dr Rachel David doesn’t think she’s a born leader. “I was such a shy and withdrawn child that I was afraid to answer the phone … I was by no means a natural leader,” she tells Helen McCabe as part of the FW Leadership Series podcast. You’ve hit the glass ceiling. And our paywall. Access member-only features by becoming a Red Member. Join the club Already a member? Sign in Leadership series Podcast More from FW Career Are you the mother of your invention? By Melanie Dimmitt Career “Consider this your permission to take up space.” By Melanie Dimmitt Career Nothing compares to being simply the best By Melanie Dimmitt Career You had me at cease and desist By Melanie Dimmitt Your inbox just got smarter If you’re not a member, sign up to our newsletter to get the best of Future Women in your inbox.