Relationships & Shifting Word Choice

Relationships “Leadership can be very lonely. Women who have garnered support from strong friendships over the years may find it especially onerous to manage these relationships as they assume their position of leadership.”

Share your ideas by responding to any of these question prompts or the essence of this topic.

1. As a systems leader, how have you navigated the transition in your relationships as you took up the mantle of leadership?
2. What advice would you have for beginning leaders who are about to embark on their leadership journey?
3. Shifting Word Choice “Women share the challenge of reconciling an internal conflict of being perceived as a respected leader versus a bossy woman.”
4. Competent or liked …. But not both.  What do you think of when you hear this statement?
5. In your experience, have you shied away from speaking about your accomplishments for fear of being perceived as being boastful or conceited or might be aware of women who have?