Tag: Setting goals as a minority
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Balancing Personal Life and Professional Life: Practical Tools for Work-Life Harmony
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Achieving work-life balance is more than a buzzword; it is essential for mental and emotional health. African American/Black women and women of color face unique challenges in balancing professional aspirations with personal responsibilities. Systemic inequities, cultural expectations, and the pervasive effects of Superwoman Syndrome contribute to these difficulties. This post…
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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…