Leading Without Losing Yourself
In this conversation, Michelle Fragias interviews Ross Cardinal, the creator of the Women's Leader Archetypes. Ross shares her journey as a cancer survivor and executive coach, discussing the importance of speaking one's truth in the workplace and navigating the complexities of workplace politics. She introduces her innovative model of leadership archetypes, which aims to empower women by helping them understand their unique leadership styles. The discussion emphasizes the need for authenticity in leadership and the importance of being true to oneself while navigating professional challenges.
Takeaways
* Speaking your truth can lead to significant change.
* Navigating workplace politics requires strategic thinking.
* Not every passionate effort will yield the desired outcome.
* Transparency in organizations often comes with challenges.
* Women often feel pressured to adapt to traditional leadership styles.
* The Women's Leader Archetypes help women articulate their leadership styles.
* Authenticity is key to effective leadership.
* Women can embody multiple archetypes in their leadership journey.
* Understanding timing and context is crucial in advocacy.
* Leadership does not require sacrificing one's humanity.
Sound Bites
* "You have to let some things go."
* "Women resonate with the archetypes."
* "You can actually just be yourself."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Women's Leadership Archetypes
01:50 Sharing Personal Truths in the Workplace
05:52 Navigating Workplace Politics
10:48 The Importance of Strategic Communication
14:53 Understanding Leadership Archetypes
18:51 Exploring the Eight Leadership Archetypes
24:43 Supporting Women in Leadership
26:59 Final Thoughts on Authentic Leadership
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