Although strides are being taken in gender equality, women continue to contend with biased notions that undermine their leadership abilities. Women may be labeled as “too nurturing” or “too sensitive” when they exhibit compassion, “too aggressive” when the exhibit confidence, “not tough enough” when they are show vulnerability, and so on…
For this Salon event, we’ll be discussing the January 23, 2024, article in Forbes, “How to Overcome Gendered Perceptions of Women in Leadership”. Read the article and join us for an open discussion about the various perceptions and the advice offered in the article. Participants are invited to also share about their own experiences and the advice they would like to offer to others.
In 18th century France, salons were gatherings, usually hosted by women, where people came together to discuss literature, politics, philosophy, or current events.
In AWWEE's salon events, we come together via Zoom to discuss a topic. There will be no formal agenda or presentation during our gatherings. The event is an opportunity to share our experiences and reactions, hear each other's perspectives, and discuss ideas, so we leave the event with a deeper understanding than we started with.
All participants must follow the AWWEE Salon Community Agreements:
Be respectful.
Assume positive intent.
Engage in dialogue, not debate.
Pause for self-reflection and to analyze your assumptions, behaviors, and experiences.
Be open, transparent, and willing to make mistakes.
Embrace the power of listening.
Be present.
Contribute to a trusting and safe space.
Allow others to share.
Registration
Registration is free and open to active AWWEE members plus one guest. Guest name and email required at registration.