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Dropping the Mask: Connecting Leadership to Identity
The face of leadership is changing - women of color will make up the majority of people in the workforce by 2030.
In Dropping the Connecting Leadership to Identity, Daphne Jefferson helps leaders navigate the challenges of connecting their unique identities to the way they lead. As a leader, Daphne was often the only woman or woman of color in the room. She didn't feel she had the security to be "open and authentic." She learned that authentic leadership doesn’t look like anyone else and began to embrace a leadership style that is an amalgamation of all of her unique experiences. She now wants to help others find the courage to drop the mask and fully embrace their authentic identities.
This book will help
Understand what authenticity means for people of colorGain insight into why so many women leaders struggle with confidenceLearn how leaders can reclaim their true identities by reconciling their inner and outer personasDropping the Mask does a wonderful job of incorporating personal stories with in-depth research and statistics. It sheds a light on female leadership, showing how women can be a strong and crucial part of all organizations.
In Dropping the Connecting Leadership to Identity, Daphne Jefferson helps leaders navigate the challenges of connecting their unique identities to the way they lead. As a leader, Daphne was often the only woman or woman of color in the room. She didn't feel she had the security to be "open and authentic." She learned that authentic leadership doesn’t look like anyone else and began to embrace a leadership style that is an amalgamation of all of her unique experiences. She now wants to help others find the courage to drop the mask and fully embrace their authentic identities.
This book will help
Understand what authenticity means for people of colorGain insight into why so many women leaders struggle with confidenceLearn how leaders can reclaim their true identities by reconciling their inner and outer personasDropping the Mask does a wonderful job of incorporating personal stories with in-depth research and statistics. It sheds a light on female leadership, showing how women can be a strong and crucial part of all organizations.
191 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 6, 2020
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June 23, 2021
Wisdom, perspective, grace
A fantastic book about the intersection of leadership and identity, relevant for all leaders since all leaders have an identity. A well-researched and vulnerable gift to the world.
A fantastic book about the intersection of leadership and identity, relevant for all leaders since all leaders have an identity. A well-researched and vulnerable gift to the world.
March 18, 2021
Fantastic read filled with amazing research on leadership. Really makes you think and reflect.
March 2, 2021
Excellent read!
Although l have experienced many years in a working environment, and held various positions , this book helped me see things from a point of view I've never considered. I'd recommend this book to anyone seeking to Broaden there understanding of others who may not look like you in the workplace
Although l have experienced many years in a working environment, and held various positions , this book helped me see things from a point of view I've never considered. I'd recommend this book to anyone seeking to Broaden there understanding of others who may not look like you in the workplace
Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 reviews