Introduction
There have been a number of strong women leaders the world over, but I was drawn to Angela Merkel because of her humble beginnings and her strong leadership style. Even though she had a humble childhood, she went on to make it extremely far in a male-dominated world and provides a great example of how a woman has the skills to manage and lead. She has defied many social expectations of East German women, and women in general, and breaks the behavioral stereotypes that have been thrust upon women. Being the current Chancellor of Germany, she really gives us a relevant example of women leadership, and where we as women are heading in this male-dominated world. She has had much opposition, and she has overcome it all to not only become the Chancellor of Germany, but also a strong voice in the European Union.