The subject of this paper is the characteristics of women's leadership style in the business world. Today's business environment is increasingly considered unsuitable for long-term application of the traditional male leadership style, and managers are required to develop new skills that are often lacking within their male leadership style. The theory and practice of leadership include different styles that move between two poles, where on one pole there is an autocratic style that is closer to a male leadership style, while on the other pole there is a democratic style that is closer to a female leadership style. There are numerous advantages that female managers have over male managers, such as an increased ability to understand challenges, an improved ability to come up with innovative solutions and the skills to cultivate a pleasant atmosphere. Female managers exhibit traits that include responsibility, loyalty, reliability, strong communication skills, creativity and willingness to cooperate. For the purposes of this paper, a survey was conducted, the aim of which was to examine female entrepreneurs about their attitudes towards the characteristics of the female leadership style in the business world. An online survey was conducted in which 36 respondents anonymously filled out a questionnaire created for the purposes of conducting the research. The research showed that the respondents associate the female leadership style with traits that are associated with a democratic or participative approach, and that superiors in the business world should adopt a female leadership style.