How I Lead © Tewfic El-Sawy Leading as a collective, more can be seen and solved.Tami LeeCo-Founder, Haven Media
How I Lead I speak my mind. I speak my truth. I’m authentic. I’m honest. People know they can come to me and that I’ll never ask them to do something I wouldn’t be willing to do myself. Leadership doesn’t have to be hierarchical. And it isn’t. Leadership is a decision.Glenda Gracia-RiveraDirector of Professional Development and Training, The Center for Women & Work at Rutgers University
How I Lead I lead by inspiring young activists and allies to take hands-on action on social justice issues they are passionate about; by encouraging them to transform feelings of helplessness into creative advocacy.Sophie SandbergFounder and Co-Leader, Chalk Back
How I Lead I lead through building authentic and meaningful and grounded relationships. I lead with a loving heart and spirit. I lead with a belief in community; I am you and you are me.Michelle MolitorExecutive Director, The Equity Lab
How I Lead Above all else, authenticity. I believe caring for and communicating with my staff authentically creates a rewarding and beneficial environment.Ericka Plater Executive Director for the Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach Services
How I Lead I lead by example. We have to be the change we want to see in the world. Simply realizing there is a problem is not enough. Helping and supporting others will bring about change.Lynn PaganoCommunity Manager, The Co-Co
How I Lead I listen to the needs of the community and create models to address those needs and bridge the gap for the resources and opportunities, so individuals truly have the chance to achieve their self defined success.Adela MendozaExecutive Director, Hispanic Alliance of South Carolina/ Founder, Student Dreamers Alliance
How I Lead I do what’s in the best interest of the organization. I put the patient or the staff member in the center. I treat people with dignity and respect, which means making hard decisions when you have to. Coming from a place of curiosity. Driving to quality and knowing that the money is going to follow quality and anchoring what you do in gratitude. That is how I lead every single day.Sandra GombergCEO at Philadelphia COVID-19 Surge Initiative
How I Lead I lead by focusing my energy on the needs of the team. People always come first. The leader’s responsibility is to empower followers, develop their skills, and provide feedback. The environment is always changing, so you need to trust in your team. In turn, the team will trust in you to listen and make hard decisions.U.S. Army Captain Jaqueline Thompson
How I Lead It is important to be open, be yourself and let people see behind the layers. That’s what I’ve tried to do with my story and what I try to do as a leader and a speaker.Jennifer Lynn Robinson, Esq.CEO of Purposeful Networking
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