JAN 2015
Dr. Anita Davis-DeFoe, a thought leader, an International
Pathways to Transformational Leadership offer insights about
Social Entrepreneur, Management Consultant Business De-
21st Century skills essential for today’s leader. Ten manageri-
velopment and Quality Management expert, holds an earned
al and leadership competencies are critical for strategically
doctorate in Organization and Human Development. She has
marshalling an organization’s resources so that its mission
over 20 years of experience motivating, coaching, inspiring
and vision can be realized. At the core of this effort, is effec-
and transforming organizations, youth and adults. She has
tively engaging individuals so that functional areas outputs
crafted and implemented myriad programs aimed at assisting
across the organizational system are in congruence.
organizations and people of all ages to discover their inner
greatness and unique strengths. The CaribVoice Radio Host
To lead, one must have a destination in mind, and a path to
is the author of a personal and leadership development curric-
get there. I believe there is a pathway to leadership, and for
ulum for girls entitled, Soulful One: For Girls on the Pathway
those leaders who have the courage to discover and honor
to Greatness; and three books, A Woman’s Guide to Soulful
their gifts and talents, choose to work with a spiritual of ex-
Living: Seven Keys to Life and Work Success; Tropical Es-
cellence laced with personal values, while refusing to play
capes, a novel; and Follow Her Lead: Leadership Lessons For
organizational games or allow naysayers and detractors to
Women As They Journey From the Backroom to the Board-
derail them, achieving their leadership potential is possible.
room.
From my work, and shared experiences, I would like to suggest that there are ten pathways to leadership greatness, each
www.dranitadavisdefoe.wordpress.com
linked to a leadership skill that whether or not innate, can be
learned.
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