In a world that demands adaptability and vision, leadership competencies are essential for navigating the complexities of globalized business environments. These skills are particularly critical for women, who often face structural and cultural barriers such as gender stereotypes, limited access to role models and support networks, and greater risk aversion. This study examined the leadership competencies of male and female postgraduate students in a Mexican business school. Using a quantitative design, leadership skills were assessed according to Yukl's taxonomy: giving and seeking information, decision-making, influencing others, and building relationships. The sample included 74 students (27 women and 47 men), and the instrument showed high reliability (Cronbach's ¿=.960). Women scored slightly higher across all dimensions, but Mann-Whitney U tests showed no statistically significant gender differences. These findings suggest similar competence levels across genders within the analyzed context and should be interpreted considering the study's limited institutional scope, sample size, and gender distribution, highlighting the need for broader studies to validate and extend these results.
