As women of color, Black women have faced countless obstacles to leadership and decision-making roles in their respective fields, including navigating systemic discrimination and microaggressions. One of the critical factors that can make all the difference in enhancing professional development and growth is building a solid support system of allies, mentors, sponsors, coaches, and managers. […]
Category Archives: Leadership Tips for Women
Leadership Tips for Women
Leading Diverse High-Performance Teams: Strategies for Achieving Optimal Results
22
Feb
Feb
As a Black female leader, leading high-performance teams is both an opportunity and a challenge. Building and maintaining effective teams that reflect and celebrate diversity while achieving peak results requires intentional effort and strategies. This article will cover what makes a high-performance team, why it’s crucial for Black female leaders, and strategies for achieving optimal […]
Leadership Tips for Women
Unlocking Your True Potential as a Leader: What Does It Mean to Be Authentic?
26
Jan
Jan
Leadership is a complex and multi-faceted concept that often needs to be better understood. Authentic leadership is a particular leadership style based on honesty, integrity, and self-awareness principles. In this article, we’ll explore what it means to be an authentic leader, the benefits of authentic leadership, and how you can unlock your true potential as […]
16
Jan
Jan
There are four key strategies to career advancement. They are: In order to get where you want to go, you have to be SASSy. Since publishing my latest book, Leading On Purpose: The Black Woman’s Guide To Shattering The Glass Ceiling, I’ve had opportunities to speak to different groups about the ideas I share in the […]
10
May
May
Last week, prior to my Toastmaster’s meeting, as I was deciding what to wear, I noticed that I was conscious to something I do unconsciously daily, and that is, I thought about my appearance. I wondered about my choice of hairstyle, my decision to wear or not wear makeup that day. I thought even harder […]
10
May
May
When I’m coaching, often my clients will comment about not having enough time to slow down, think, and strategize for their personal lives, their life’s work and career, and the work of their teams. They enjoy the gift of being able to do that with me, in a way that enables them to move forward […]