Embodying Leadership Research Study
The purpose of this study is to better understand how leaders from diverse backgrounds develop a leadership identity, particularly accounting for how personal identity and organizational culture shape leadership identity.
Key Questions We Sought to Answer
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How do leaders from diverse cultural and identity backgrounds experience, construct, and embody leadership within professional contexts?
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What role does personal identity play in leadership development and practice?
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How do cultural frameworks, both personal and organizational, influence leadership behaviors and perceptions?
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What strategies do underrepresented leaders use to navigate pressures of assimilation while developing an authentic leadership identity?
