Tag: Setting goals as a minority
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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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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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Redefining Success: The True Measure of Leadership for African American/Black Women
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When discussing success in leadership, particularly for African American/Black women, the typical image often highlights breaking barriers and securing top executive roles. Historical figures such as Madame C.J. Walker and Mary McLeod Bethune set a strong precedent of resilience and achievement despite systemic challenges. Today, while African American/Black women continue…