So if a woman is able to get to a higher leadership position in a company, then she must be very capable and she must have overcome a lot of difficulties to get there. Then she is probably seen as a stronger leader than the men that have also reached that goal with perceivably fewer barriers or fewer difficulties.
Read MoreThe first things to break down is -- what forms a leadership identity? Or a followership identity for that matter. The first thing is going to be individual internalization. That means your self belief, your self concept. Do you see yourself as a leader or capable of leading? Or, do you see yourself as a follower or uninterested in leading?
Read MoreToday's topic is all about the term, "bossy." Why we hate that term "bossy," why we are afraid of being called bossy and what we sometimes do so that we don't end up being labeled as bossy and how that can affect our leadership and just our view of ourselves as women and the way that we view other women, etc.
Read MoreMathilda of Flanders is a poignant example of a powerful female leader. You probably haven’t heard of her, and that’s a shame. So today's topic is a very exciting one. It's a history lesson, a little bit, and a profile on a medieval queen named Matilda of Flanders.
Read MoreAnytime that there is a social issue; whether it has to do with gender issues, racial issues or disability issues, there is a group of people that is being disadvantaged that the issue revolves around. When this happens, it becomes a topic that we need to talk about. So to move past this conversation would mean it’s no longer a prevalent issue.
Read MoreLeadership development has long been a passion of mine. I'm excited for the new challenge to dive into the tensions and barriers that keep women from leading to their fullest potential. My desire is to educate and inspire men and women to work together to overcome these barriers to lead with strength, wisdom and grace.
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