Hatshepsut and the Corporate Avatar in the AI Era

Hatshepsut and the Corporate Avatar in the AI Era

If Hatshepsut, the Egyptian ruler who assumed male traits to reign, faced current obstacles like the glass ceiling, she would adapt her method. Instead of altering her physical image, she would turn to artificial intelligence and forge a gender-neutral command figure. This Corporate Pharaoh, fluid in identity, would serve as the public face of her domain. The business sector would deal with this virtual delegate, while the authentic leader would act in secret and prove that gender does not define leadership ability.

The Avatar Acts as a Tactical Instrument

This method does not seek to deceive, but to provoke thought. By detaching the identity of the one executing governance, it challenges deep-seated prejudice. Success of governance is evaluated by achievements and firmness, as the sole criterion for measuring the Corporate Pharaoh. The final disclosure, after consolidating power, would help reform the system from within. It conveys a clear idea: ability ignores gender, and frameworks that prioritize it are outdated.

• Separates identity from action and forces focus on results
• Challenges prejudices and promotes fair evaluation ⚙️
• Facilitates internal reform after consolidating power

Competence has no gender, and structures that prioritize it are obsolete.

Current Critique of Traditional Leadership

The strategy inverts the past obligation to adapt to the prevalent male pattern. Before, Hatshepsut resorted to a false beard and skirt to gain acceptance. Now, technology allows completely surpassing the bodily image. The tactical secret protects the leader from prior judgments and directs focus to her work. Upon final revelation, it does not weaken her command, but highlights the irrelevance of the aspect that was hidden.

• Before: adapts masculine appearance for acceptance
• Now: uses technology to completely transcend the physical
• Result: exposes irrelevance of biases and protects from initial judgments

Conclusion

Perhaps current corporate boards need more mysterious avatars and fewer sessions critiquing shoe height. This approach with Hatshepsut and AI redefines leadership, questions biases, and prioritizes results over gender.