Leadership Strategies for Women

Create a culture of inclusive excellence that allows women in leadership to thrive. Learn skills to overcome bias, improve communication, and build a network of mentors and allies.

Introduction

• Women lead differently
• What organizations owe women

1. Gender Intelligence

• We all have gender bias
• You work like you played
• Same words, different definitions
• Listening to diagnose vs. listening to problem solve

2. Leadership Strategies for Women

• Choosing roles that showcase your skills
• Overcoming imposter syndrome
• Managing anger and stress
• Getting good feedback as a female leader

3. Communication Strategies for Women

• Women and body language
• Stop apologizing
• The double bind: Being assertive and likable
• Strengths women bring to negotiations
• Communicating with confidence

4. Championing Women's Leadership

• Encouraging male allies
• How teams can leverage both masculine and feminine leadership
• Cross-gender mentoring and sponsorship

Conclusion

• Next steps