LeadHERship 2024

Women in Leadership
**Women RISING!**

Individuals become leaders by embracing a leadership identity and cultivating a sense of purpose. Leadership is asserted through intentional actions, such as organizing a meeting to revive an inactive project.

As leadership skills develop and opportunities to showcase them increase, individuals are more likely to receive high-profile, challenging assignments and organizational support. This recognition empowers them to step beyond their comfort zones and explore new behaviors and leadership styles.

Effective leaders cultivate a sense of purpose by pursuing goals that resonate with their personal values and benefit the collective. This perspective allows them to envision possibilities beyond the status quo and motivates them to act despite personal fears. Such leaders are viewed as authentic and trustworthy, as they are willing to take risks for shared objectives. By connecting others to a greater purpose, they inspire commitment, enhance determination, and help colleagues find deeper meaning in their work.

We are excited to welcome several guest speakers for WIL 2024, who will help us strengthen alliances with our indigenous and new immigrant communities, promoting our industry as a viable career choice. These communities bring diversity, language skills, and innovation for a successful future.

Join us on October 22, 2024, as we celebrate Women RISING. EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

To support women's access to leadership positions, we recommend three actions:

1. Educate both women and men about gender bias.
2. Create safe "identity workspaces" to facilitate transitions to larger roles.
3. Ground women's development efforts in a sense of leadership purpose rather than perceptions of women.

These actions will provide women with insights into themselves and their organizations, enabling them to navigate their path to leadership more effectively.