Authenticity

Authentic leaders who approach workplace disputes or conflicts with empathy, understanding, and active listening tend to make better decisions when problem-solving complex or sensitive situations. They foster an environment where team members feel safe sharing their experiences, which opens doors to meaningful communication. This is important because knowing anticipated employment disputes can allow leaders to…

The art of active listening has benefitted me throughout my career journey. An experience with a C-Suite executive helped me identify competencies that gained his trust. Years ago, I held a human resource recruiter position at a state agency and my first assignment was to work with a C-Suite executive to recruit and fill a…

How much of your authentic self would you diminish to obtain an executive leadership role that was probably systematically designed for someone who does not look like you?  This question was asked of attendees during my presentation at the Virginia Tech 10th anniversary of Faculty Women of Color in the Academy conference in 2022.   The…