Representation of women in the C-suite is at the highest its ever been, increasing from 17% to 28% since 2015.   With a focus on women in leadership, this book discussion w/ Dr. Melissa Bloom (Queen Bee Chronicles: Empowering Women to Challenge Biases and Spark Change) is an exploration of the hidden biases that hinder women's progress in leadership roles.  Now, more than ever, we cannot afford to ignore such hinderances that have the potential to keep us from expanding our reach.

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Key Take-a-ways

• There are ways to translate insights into tangible actions to dismantle the barriers described. 
• We must address the challenges faced by and caused by women.
• There are Questions for Self-Reflection and Discussion available for each chapter
• There is an Organizational Focused Study Guide as well as a Small Group Book Study Guide in the back of this book
• We have a responsibility to leave this world better than it was when we entered it.

BOSS PEOPLE MAKING BOSS MOVES
Julissa Nixon, MSW
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WHAT'S LIT IN LITERATURE?

• White Women: Everything You Already Know about Your Own Racism and How to Do Better by Regina Jackson and Saira Rao
• The Equity Mindset: Designing Human Spaces Through Journeys, Reflections and Practices by Ifeomasinachi Ike 

MELISSA'S SUPER MISSION: Remaining a kind and strong leader.

QOTD
What do you plan to successfully challenge biases and spark meaningful change in leadership?

This Bonus Episode was created so you don't forget to remember the goals you set for 2023!
If you're like me, you've already experienced some disappointments as you pursue the vision you created.  These disappointments are NOT meant to derail you...they often come down your driveway to teach you a lesson or to alert you to something you may have overlooked.  Don't avoid processing and reflecting on them!

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Tips to help you through the hiccups:   

• Closely exam the interruption  - What is the alert is trying to help you see?
• Find a mantra that helps you begin, again
• Remember that when you avoid problems, you delay your progress

What's Lit in Literature?
Coaching Agile Teams: A Companion for ScrumMasters, Agile Coaches, and Project Managers in Transition by Lyssa Adkins

• Insights to guide teams
• When to step in and when to step back
• Know what works and what doesn't
• Create an environment where teams can emerge

Builders Build and Leaders Lead!  Great leaders are able to identify leadership competencies and maximize the impact for the greater good.  Don't let society's view of what a leader looks like taint your lens or get in your way of building another leader.  This episode leaves you with a few nuggets on the importance of looking past what you see to identify some untapped potential.

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