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Managing Work Stress and Burnout: Essential Techniques for Mental Health and Well-Being for African American Women and Women of Color
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In today’s demanding corporate world, women of color face a unique set of challenges. African American women, in particular, encounter these difficulties as they work to climb the ladder of success. Not only do these women navigate rigorous work environments, but they also often feel the need to fulfill personal…
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Collaborating with Allies for Mutual Success: Strategies to Build Lasting Partnerships in the Workplace
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In today’s workplace, learning how to collaborate with allies can be transformative. It can advance your career. It can also help build a strong leadership profile. Building supportive, reciprocal relationships with others at work helps you gain valuable insights. It creates a network of resilience, resources, and growth that can…
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Building Effective Alliances for Women of Color in Leadership
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Navigating the corporate world as an African American/Black woman presents unique challenges. Often, these women are underrepresented in leadership positions and face distinct hurdles on their journey to executive roles, from overcoming stereotypes to managing the impacts of systemic bias. One way to advance is by building a network of…
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The Role of Mentorship in Career Advancement (Part 2): Becoming an Effective Mentor and Its Impact
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In the first part of this series, we explored the immense value of mentorship in career advancement from the perspective of the mentee. In this post, we’ll turn the lens toward the mentors—the experienced professionals who guide and inspire the next generation. Mentorship is more than just an exchange of…
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The Importance of Having Mentors in Career Advancement for African American Women Executives
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Mentorship has always been a key element in career development, especially for African American women executives who often face unique challenges on their way to leadership roles. With only 1.6% of C-suite positions held by African American women, the scarcity of role models can make professional growth seem daunting (LeanIn.org…
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Garnering Support for African American Women Executives: The Power of Networks, Allies, and Support Systems (Part 2)
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In the journey toward executive leadership, African American/Black women face unique challenges that require more than just resilience, intelligence, and perseverance. As highlighted in part one of this series, building a professional network is an essential strategy for success. However, networking alone is not enough. True growth and success also…
Empowering Minority Women in Leadership
