The article highlights the importance of motherhood as a better leadership training program. Women who reach top executive positions exhibit traits similar to those shown by top male leaders: ambition, competitiveness, toughness, and drive. Men or women without children can still acquire the traits needed to be a balanced executive, by being aware and practicing them regularly. If mother does in fact lead best, then companies certainly should make a greater effort to recruit, retain, and develop high-potential moms. Mothers learn how to blend toughness with support when raising their children.