Women and Leadership - what are we doing right ?
I think women are doing these three things right :
We are showing up and being visible and owning our space , and that is commendable . We are not seeking anyone ' s permission .
We are creating allies to mobilise together ; we know we are socialized to compete against each other , but I think we are catching on and saying , ' wait for a second ,' if I light my candle and help Jackie to ignite hers , in a room full of women- by lighting each other ' s candle , the room illuminates . Rather than me with my one candle-we are pulling together for the greater good .
We are also becoming more courageous and taking on social justice issues that require a lot of courage . We call out sexual assault and molestation , and we acknowledge that we don ' t have to stay silent . We now understand it ' s not our shame to carry , and we are freeing ourselves . So , when we survive molestation , we are speaking out and sharing our stories to liberate ourselves and others . We are telling our stories to empower other women , and we are getting that right . The sexual harassment discussion needs some nuanced and expert attention . We need a better and more honest conversation with our peers and men about what constitutes sexual harassment and how to address it .
Soft Purple Ponyhair by Brandon Blackwood New York
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