14. Intentional with Jacqualine Price Osafo

🎙️ What does it mean to be intentional in leadership?

In this powerful episode of Humans of Authenticity, Vy Le sits down with Jacqualine Price Osafo, CEO of the Society of American Archivists, to explore how leading with intention, protecting staff, and honoring history define her leadership journey.

Jacqualine shares her deeply personal story of being raised to lead from childhood, embracing challenges as opportunities, and always standing up for those who aren’t in the room. Whether she’s shaping the future of the profession or advocating for her team, her approach is clear: leadership is about being human first.

One story that defines Jacqualine’s leadership style is when a staff member received an unnecessarily harsh email, Jackie didn’t brush it off. She stood up for her team. She knew that leading with intention meant protecting, advocating, and making sure her staff felt valued. Instead of letting negativity slide, she addressed it with intention, demonstrating that caring for people is at the heart of great leadership.

3 key leadership lessons from Jacqualine Price Osafo

1. Be intentional with every decision. Every action sends a ripple into the world, so make sure yours aligns with your values.
2. Stand up for others. Leadership means using your voice to advocate for those who may not have one in the room.
3. Self-care is non-negotiable. Jacqualine shares how she balances giving to others while still prioritizing herself.

👉 How do you practice intentional leadership? Drop your thoughts in the comments!