by drjeanneporterking | Jun 15, 2021 | Influence, Leadership, Women's Leadership
The ability to influence is critical to all leaders but is absolutely essential for women leaders to succeed. Why? Because so many women lead in places where what counts as leadership is still very male-centered. As Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever wrote in her book, How...
by drjeanneporterking | May 6, 2021 | Women's Leadership
Maintaining a strong professional network is essential to business building and most other leadership endeavors. Professor Herminia Ibarra who studies gender and networks emphasizes their importance: “Networks are crucial to your day-to-day job. Networks are...
by drjeanneporterking | Apr 21, 2021 | Black Women, Women's Leadership
In February, Catalyst Inc shared research that highlights the state of Women of Color in the workplace. Following is a summary of findings from their report that focuses on Black women. In 2019 Black women comprised 12.9% of total of women in the US...
by drjeanneporterking | Sep 25, 2020 | Anti-racism, Black Women, Women's Leadership
Today I declare that Black women’s lives matter. I don’t understand how a young woman could be killed in her own home and no one be at fault. I don’t understand laws that could be interpreted in such a way that leave no one to be held accountable for her...
by drjeanneporterking | Sep 16, 2020 | Inclusive Leadership, Women's Leadership
If you focus on the barriers—and they are everywhere—you’ll get overwhelmed and even use them as excuses for not moving toward your goal. Instead focus on your goal, look at where you are and where you want to go and break that down into manageable goals. Make that...
by drjeanneporterking | Sep 1, 2020 | Race, Transformation, Women's Leadership
To say I’m elated over my friend Rev. Dr. Brenda Salter-McNeil’s new book, Becoming Brave: Finding the Courage to Pursue Racial Justice Now, would be an understatement. This is truly a kairos moment for Dr. Brenda, as so many people...
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