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March 28, 2023 21 mins

We tend to think of being a leader as something someone is or isn’t.

But a concept of leadership that focuses only on the individual misses the inherently social nature of being a leader.

Erica discusses what it means to be in leadership, why leadership is social, and why leaders must consider the collective whole.

In this discussion:

  • How the common conception of leadership reinforces white supremacy culture

  • Why leadership is inherently social

  • Why leadership requires acknowledging and working toward the collective good

We tend to think of being a leader as something someone is or isn’t.

 

But a concept of leadership that focuses only on the individual misses the inherently social nature of being a leader.

 

Erica discusses what it means to be in leadership, why leadership is social, and why leaders must consider the collective whole.

In this discussion:

  • How the common conception of leadership reinforces white supremacy culture

  • Why leadership is inherently social

  • Why leadership requires acknowledging and working toward the collective good

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Ready to dive deeper?

The Pause on the Play® Community is a space where we come together and share with one another what we are experiencing, what we’re feeling, and what we’re doing to be different and do better.

Sharing these stories and experiences gives us an opportunity to connect on a deep human level and be reminded of the hope and the possibilities in humanity. 

Learn more about our community at pauseontheplay.com/community

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