Leadership Fundamentals for Women with Disabilities
Women with disabilities experience a wide range of microaggressions that reflect both ableism and sexism. There is a prevalent assumption that women with disabilities are incapable of working, learning, taking on new challenges, or participating in events and activities with colleagues. This playlist helps unpack some of the most common biases women with disabilities face, as well as research-backed, actionable steps you can take to combat them. Each video is accompanied by a guide specific to the experiences of women with disabilities. The guide helps you discuss with your peers how best to navigate these challenges and thrive at work.
Playlist
- How to get the recognition you deserve at work
- How to become a transformational leader
- How to make assertiveness work for you
- How to negotiate as a woman - and get what you ask for
- How to find sponsors who’ll accelerate your career
- How women with disabilities can respond to microaggressions
- How to handle being the only one in the room
Assertiveness is an essential leadership trait. But bias makes this challenging for women to navigate, as a majority of women receive negative feedback when they are assertive. In this video, we provide advice on how you can strategically assert yourself to show strong leadership skills without being penalized for it. By focusing on shared goals and demonstrating empathy, you can lead in a way that inspires and brings out the best in everyone.
Each playlist is 7-to-9 months of curated content for women with shared experiences, career stages, or skill-building goals. We provide a kickoff guide to set the stage for your first Circle meeting, custom discussion guides for each video, and a Looking Back and Next Steps Guide after you complete the playlist (which is coming soon).
Download the accompanying Discussion Guide to explore this topic with your Lean In Circle.
