Women in Leadership

1. Women in Leadership What We Can Learn from a Disney Princess

2. JennPetion Director of Administration and External Affairs, FamiliesFirstNetwork of Lakeview • Child welfare has more women in leadership roles than most sectors, but some women still are unsure how best to navigate their career path without bumping into the proverbial glass ceiling. This workshop will explore the changing trends of being a “girl boss” and leadership principles that apply regardless of gender. Just for fun, we will see what a few of the Disney princesses can teach us – right or wrong – about being a leading lady!

3. Women in Leadership by the Stats • Women make up half of the population, but under 30% of executives • Asian, African American and Hispanic women make up less than 4% of managers and executive officials • Women now earn the majority of university degrees, yet they’re still underrepresented in top positions Source: American Association of University Women <www.aauw.org>

4. Community-based Care • Social work in general is a female dominated field • Child welfare in Florida is no exception and females outnumber male colleagues substantially across most levels • Top leadership positions are more equal than most fields, yet men still outnumber women in the CEO/ED slot even here • For example, with 19 CBC Lead Agency contracts, 11 CEO seats are occupied by men and 8 by women • A near even split, yet disproportionate in a female dominated field

5. Glass Slippers & Glass Ceilings Let’s Break Them Both

6. Leadership Competencies by Gender • Zenger/Folkman, a leadership development consultant firm, surveyed 7,280 leaders from public, private, government, commercial, domestic and international organizations • Data support leadership stereotypes that women excel in “nurturing” characteristics of leadership (a.k.a. “women take care”) such as developing others, building relationships, exhibiting integrity and engaging in self-development • Advantages were not confined to traditionally “women’s strengths” however; women outperformed men in 12 of the 16 competencies that make for outstanding leadership • This includes two strengths traditionally considered “male strengths” (a.k.a. “men take charge”) – taking initiative and driving for results – where women outscored men by the largest degree Source: Zenger, Jack and Joseph Folkman. Are Women Better Leaders than Men? Harvard Business Review: March 15, 2012

8. Takeaways • Women have the skills, the educational training and the leadership qualities to occupy more than their “share” of top leadership seats • Yet men still outnumber women in these positions • So how do women get a seat at the table?

10. Be Competent…And Confident, Ambitious • Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic in his book, Why Do So Many Incompetent Men Become Leaders?, explores why it is difficult for competent women to break into leadership positions • He suggests that men display greater confidence in the workplace and that this is misinterpreted as competence • Sheryl Sandberg in her book, Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead, that there is an ambition gap and that more men than women aspire to senior positions • She suggests that jobs described as powerful, challenging and involving high levels of responsibility appeal more to men than women Source: Angelovska, Nina. Female Leadership--'Be Competent Like A Woman And Confident And Ambitious Like A Man. Forbes: April 23, 2019.

11. Leadership development: Baptist Health Care • Mission: Helping people throughout life’s journey. • Vision: To be the trusted partner for improving quality of life in the communities we serve. • Values: Guided by Christian values, we commit to the following: • Ownership • Integrity • Compassion • Excellence • Service

12. Leadership development: Baptist Health Care • Trusted to Lead: A Baptist leader demonstrates the competencies and maturity characteristics required to fulfill our mission. • Maturity Characteristics: • Trusting • Courageous • Vulnerable • Authentic Competencies: • Communication • Decision Making • Team Member Development • Change Management • Operational Excellence

13. A new take on princess power

14. Even Disney can Adapt • Sarah Silverman, on her role as Vanellope in Ralph Breaks the Internet: “To have this little spunky kid with an attainable waist in comfortable clothes be a Disney princess is progress, for sure,” Silverman says of her Vanellope. “No matter how great and iconic all the princesses were and are, you see how Disney has kind of grown and changed and become more inclusive and reflects more our world. It's why they're not a relic or dated, because they're always evolving.” • When scenes from the movie began to be released, Disney faced intense criticism for lightening Tiana’s skin and slimming her nose. They brought in the original animators, the woman who voices the first black princess and advocacy group Color of Change to re-illustrate prior to the movie’s release Source: Truitt, Brian. Why that Disney Princess Moment Matters in “Ralph Breaks the Internet.” USA Today: November 19, 2018.

15. Princesses, reimagined • Matt Burt, a graphic artist with Simple Thrifty Living , reimagined the iconic princesses as empowered women with successful careers • His goals of the project were to position them in a career that made an impact, that was traditionally male-dominated and that fit the personality and characteristics the princesses were known for Source: Jones, Emily. The Disney Princesses Reimagined as Modern Day Career Women. Simple Thrifty Living: June 15, 2018.

16. Princesses, Reimagined • Merida – Two-time Olympian • Moana – Naval Officer • Mulan – Title IX Lawyer • Pocahontas – Head of Environmental Non-Profit • Rapunzel – Neurologist • Snow White – Leading Psychologist • Tiana – James Beard Award-Willing Chef and Restaurateur • Ariel – Pop Star and Record Producer • Aurora – Coffee Company CEO • Belle – University Chancellor • Cinderella – Animal Rights Activist • Elsa & Anna – Climate Change Scientists • Jasmine – UN Ambassador

17. Set your goal and go for it • Figure out what you want, what you really want, and don’t let anything stop you • "One of the lessons that I grew up with was to always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody else says distract you from your goals.“ – Michelle Obama • Not everyone wants to be CEO, and that is ok • Decide where you want to be in 5-10 years and what steps you will need to take or experience you will need to gain to get there • Talk to your leader about your ambition, if you can • Seek out a mentor if you can’t Princess Power: Tiana Girl boss. She knew she wanted to own her own restaurant and she was willing to put in the work and forego other pleasures to invest in that dream.

18. Know your strengths • What assets do you uniquely bring to the table – and how can you use those to fulfill a void you see in your agency • It may not be in your job description, but seek out opportunities to broaden your experience and show that you’re not limited to your current position • These extra responsibilities can turn into justification of a promotion Princess Power: Moana Sometimes you have to do the courageous thing to save your people, even when other leaders aren’t willing to. She taught herself a skill (sailing) and was willing to see situations differently than others (there’s more beyond the reef). And finally, there was no romance even suggested in this movie!

19. Know your worth • Recognize what you bring to the organization • No one is irreplaceable, but you can be invaluable • Ex. Smartest person in the room • Leaders put in the work, and develop their teams • 5% concept Princess Power: Belle Leaders study more and work harder. They’re driven by a passion that doesn’t care if others think they’re weird for giving it their all. They can see people differently and call out leadership talent in others.

20. Know when to assert yourself • “Leadership is influence, nothing more, nothing less” – John Maxwell • Leaders learn the difference between dominating conversation just to be heard and speaking up when they have something truly valuable to contribute • It’s ok to have a perspective that is different than everyone else – diversity is strength Princess Power: Merida Merida was confident and knew she didn’t want to be like everyone else or adhere to customary gender roles. She was a warrior who challenged the status quo. She fought for her own hand in marriage.

21. Know when to blend in • Don’t compromise you femininity – that is a strength – but be self-aware • Ex: Office Space • Bridge-building is where we thrive as women – it’s relational • ABB Work – Always be Bridging • Find common ground, even if it means learning about something you didn’t think you were interested in Ex: Sports Princess Power: Mulan Sometimes you have to blend in for awhile before it’s time to stand out. Mulan went undercover to take her father’s place in battle. She wasn’t as physically strong as the male warriors, but she played to her strengths of quick-thinking and out-smarted the adversary.

22. Know When You’ve Hit the Ceiling • Loyalty is valuable, but sometimes, it really is time to cut and run • Continually invest in your own development and seek out opportunities to work under or with leaders who will grow your potential • "Find people who will make you better.“ – Michelle Obama Princess Power: Elsa Elsa’s talent wasn’t initially appreciated in her home town. She took an opportunity to leave and hone her gifts to become the leader she was meant to be. She realized she had more power in her than she was initially given credit for and returned to reign.

23. Jenn Petion, MA, APR Jenn.Petion@bhcpns.org 850-490-5066