Tag: African American Women in Leadership
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Embracing Female Traits in Leadership: A Strategic Advantage for Women of Color
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Dr. CassandraWhat if the very traits you’ve been told to suppress could be the key to your success? Traditional leadership models have favored qualities like assertiveness, dominance, and decisiveness for too long. They have downplayed or outright dismissed traits commonly associated with femininity—such as empathy, collaboration, and intuition. Yet, these so-called…
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Authentic Leadership: Embracing Your Unique Style
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Dr. CassandraIn a world that often tries to define who you should be, staying true to your authentic self can feel like an act of rebellion. This is especially true for an African American/Black woman. It also applies to a woman of color striving for leadership in predominantly non-diverse spaces. Yet,…