Beyond Gender and Ethnic Stereotypes

Your career guidebook for public sector leadershipFor women of color, the leadership climb in the public sector feels like a staircase missing steps. This guidebook? Your detailed blueprint to understanding that progress means perseverance plus influential sponsorship.Federal executive, career coach, and author Angela McCullough discredits the idea that the playing field is level. Drawing on interviews with executive women of color in public service, research, and client experiences, she provides the key for women of color to advance.Inside Beyond Gender and Ethnic Stereotypes, you'll learn:Authentic leadership is vital. Learn to embrace your whole self, find your voice, and lead in alignment with your values. Craft an intentional career blueprint. Set proactive goals, identify gaps, seek mentors, and take measured risks to climb the ranks strategically.Acquire practical methods to combat racism, stereotypes, and microaggressions.Shatter limiting beliefs. Adopt a growth mindset, and reframe setbacks as learning opportunities.The keys in Beyond Gender and Ethnic Stereotypes fill in those missing steps to get you to the policymaking table.