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Here’s Why Women of Color Leaders Must Choose Sustainable Success For as long as many of us can remember, leadership has been synonymous with performance. We’ve been praised for our productivity, our resilience, and our ability to get things done – at all costs. Especially for Women of Color leaders, this expectation has become […]
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There comes a moment when even the strongest women ask: “Is this all there is?” You’ve followed the rules. Met the deadlines. Held the team together. Poured into everyone else while putting your own needs on pause. On paper, it looks like success — but inside, it feels like you’re stuck in survival mode. […]
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I am grateful for the opportunity to be a guest on the Journey to Licensure ® podcast hosted by Shara Ruffin. From Shara Ruffin on LinkedIn: “Social work doesn’t have to mean burnout, low pay, or narrow options. It can mean freedom, leadership, and legacy and Nicki Sanders, MSW is living proof. Nicki is […]
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QUESTION: What does wholeness look and feel like for you? Sometimes when we don’t show up fully in professional spaces it isn’t because we’re fearful, code-switching or battling imposter syndrome. Sometimes we don’t show up fully in professional spaces because we realize they don’t deserve access to all parts of us. Real Talk! What […]
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My truth: I am multi-passionate and often struggle with narrowing my business focus for extended periods of time. It would feel like I had to choose between authentic parts of myself, or I was being forced leave a part of me out…but no longer. I am fully embracing all of me! You know me […]
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I want to take the time today to recap my leadership philosophy: 1. Leadership is a privilege 2. Leadership is about impact and influence, not a title 3. Leadership is earned, not demanded 4. Leadership is about transformation, not transactions 5. Great leaders create more great leaders Have you confirmed your leadership core values […]
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Hey Leaders, I have a question for you. “What would you be doing if you were taking your own advice?” Transformation Tip: Follow Your Advice You’re intelligent, resourceful, and knowledgeable. A good listener who objectively helps others evaluate their circumstances and determine practical and impactful outcomes. You are sought after for your wisdom. You […]
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Earth Month may be ending today, but the social work professional should not return to protecting the racist, capitalist systems that lead to environmental, economic, racial and social injustice and inequity that has been standardized over decades. According to the National Association of Social Workers’ Code of Ethics, ” the primary mission of the […]
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As a first-generation leader, I have dedicated myself to creating more women leaders. I’ve spent 2 decades pouring into Women and Girls of Color in multiple capacities and I’m not done yet. I recognize that Women of Color in leadership struggle with doubt and visibility in the workplace. Currently, I am utilizing my education, […]
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