Being the Only One in the Room and Other Leadership Lessons
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Jo Saxton joins us today to share her story of being the only black woman leader in the room. She candidly talks about the challenges she faced and how she grew through them and made a decision to show up anyway. We also discuss:
Dealing with the feelings of being "too much"
How a rejection does not mean it's not our calling
Grit and why it's important for us to grow our grit
Community is the antidote for loneliness in leadership
How to prevent offloading on those we love and take care of ourselves
About Jo Saxton:
Jo Saxton is a speaker, author, podcast host, and leadership coach who has dedicated her career to investing in women leaders who own their voice and find their purpose in their personal lives and in leadership. Born to Nigerian parents and raised in London, England, Jo lives in Minneapolis with her husband, Chris, and two daughters. She loves everyday stuff like good music, good food, and good friends. And Target. She really, really loves Target.
Connect with Jo Saxton:
Website//Website (Ezer Collective)//Coaching Website//Lead Stories Podcast//
Jo Saxton's Books//Facebook//Instagram//Twitter//Linked In
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Website// Instagram//Email//Facebook Group- We are Stronger Together
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