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I have thoroughly enjoyed reading all of your blog posts throughout this course! Sometimes we go through life not knowing how our words and actions silently impact others and I wanted to take a moment to let you know that your genuine and honest reflections have inspired me and also comforted me on this journey. I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to get to know you a little bit better through your posts and feel like we would have a lot to talk about over a cup of coffee!
I especially connected with your comment about becoming more intentional about supporting women in your workplace. I too, was stunned to realize my own unconscious biases in this area and after interviewing 3 different women in my school district, I began to realize just how much of a glass ceiling still exists today. There is much to be done in this area. I recently completed reading Sheryl Sandberg’s book called Lean In and highly recommend it. She openly and honestly discusses gender bias and how women sometimes unknowingly sabotage themselves by feeling guilty or unworthy to sit at the conference room table. I could relate to many points in her book and feel like I am more aware than ever of blatant gender bias that I had overlooked due to ignorance. Here is a link to a compelling article by Forbes online that discusses 10 Things that Sheryl Sandberg gets right in her book. I want to be more cognizant of my actions moving forward. I also want to help support and build other women in my organization up and help them receive the recognition their contributions deserve that are often overlooked. For the sake of my children, my students and our future generations, I really want to make a difference. Recognizing my own biases and my own self imposed restrictions was definitely a start in the right direction and I am excited about the possibilities to come!
References
Adams, S. (2013, Mar. 4). 10 Things Sheryl Sandberg gets exactly right in “Lean In”. Retrieved from https://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2013/03/04/10-things-sheryl-sandberg-gets-exactly-right-in-lean-in/#741607947ada
Sandberg, S. (2013). Lean in: Women, work, and the will to lead (First edition.). New York: Alfred A. Knopf.
I have also enjoyed reading your posts, and I agree – I am certain that we would have much to discuss over a cup of coffee. I am hopeful that we will cross paths again (and again) as we travel this Masters journey together.
Thank you for the suggested readings. The Forbes article was a quick read. I am in awe of how well read you are, and how you find supporting articles/literature for all of your blogs and comments. I know that you will do well in whatever you put your hand to.