In a week where International Women’s Day is recognised at breakfasts, lunches and evening toasts, one story told us so much.

Zoe McKenzie, the MP for the federal seat of Flinders, was caught congratulating another woman – from a rival party – on her election to an adjacent seat.

And behind the scenes, all hell broke out.

Imagine that. “Congratulations Jodie Belyea,’’ McKenzie said, after the target of her Instagram post won Saturday’s Dunkley byelection.

“You have been a good friend to women across the Mornington Peninsula. Look forward to working with you in looking after paradise!”

What? Working together? How naive and unforgivable; almost akin to treachery to some within McKenzie’s own party.

“To say the anger among the ranks is palpable would be an understatement,’’ one senior Liberal told The Australian newspaper.

Here’s a headline for the blokes who can’t get their head around how women lead – in politics or the boardroom. Mostly, they eschew confrontation and like working together. Mostly, they relish their part in a team. Mostly, they are collegiate and friendly.........

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