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2022 American Indian and Alaskan Native Authored Leadership Books
We created this list to promote leadership narratives written by people of American Indian and…
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2022 Authors with Disability Leadership Booklist
We created this list to promote leadership narratives written by authors with disabilities. This list…
Learn From Your Cringe-Worthy Experiences, And Share Your Lessons
There I was, presenting to a virtual audience of 100 people about my work, something…
7 Ways Team Leaders Can Practice Curiosity
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Tips on Deepening Relationships Remotely
I get energy from interacting with other people. I organize social gatherings. I love meeting…
2022 Hispanic/Latino/Latinx Leadership Booklist
We created this list to promote leadership narratives written by the Hispanic/Latino/Latinx community. This list…
2022 LGBTQ+ AUTHORED LEADERSHIP BOOKS
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Even before the pandemic, I heard people complain about how difficult it is to develop…
Diversify both the writers and performers of our leadership narratives
Many companies claim they support diversity and want to increase the number of women and…
2022 AAPI-Authored Leadership Books
We created this list to promote leadership narratives written by Americans of Asian Pacific Islander…
Women in Political Leadership: Interview with Seattle City Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda
What sparked your interest in serving in public office? I come from a public health…
Women in Political Leadership: Interview with Bellevue City Councilmember Janice Zahn
What sparked your interest in serving in public office? For me, it’s been a journey….
Women in Political Leadership: Interview with Seattle Deputy Mayor Kendee Yamaguchi
What sparked your interest in serving in public office? My interest in public service stems…
Women in Political Leadership: Interview with Redmond Mayor Angela Birney
What sparked your interest in serving in public office? I’ve always been interested in politics…
Women in Political Leadership: Interview with Representative Debra Entenman
What sparked your interest in serving in public office? Teachers and educators were positive influences…
Women in Political Leadership: Interview with Senator Yasmin Trudeau
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