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LeadHER Forward<\/h2>\n

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Discover monthly tips and thoughtfully curated content to inspire, support, and empower the NC ACE member network throughout every stage of their professional journey.<\/span><\/p>\n

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This year, LeadHER Forward draws inspiration from We the Women: The Hidden Heroes Who Made America<\/em>, celebrating the women whose courage, advocacy, and leadership helped shape our nation’s history. As we explore their stories, we’ll reflect on how today’s women in higher education continue that legacy through mentorship, networking, leadership, and creating opportunities for those who follow.<\/h6>\n

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November: Advocate for Equity \u2014
Use Your Influence <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

The women who fought for representation and rights understood that progress requires speaking up. Leadership means advocating not only for yourself, but also for others.<\/span><\/p>\n

Try this: <\/span><\/b>Identify one process, policy, or practice in your workplace that could become more inclusive and offer a constructive recommendation<\/span><\/p>\n

Bonus: <\/span><\/b>Use your next meeting to amplify a colleague’s idea or contribution.<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcac Advocacy begins with a willingness to speak when something needs to change<\/span>.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Professional Content for WCU Faculty & Staff<\/h3>\n

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5 Strategies for Transitioning into a Leadership Role<\/a><\/h6>\n

Forbes offers five practical strategies to help professionals shift from task-oriented roles to confident, empathetic leadership by embracing strategic thinking, listening, and finding their unique leadership style.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How to Build [or Encourage] a Gowth Mindset at Your Workplace<\/a><\/h6>\n

How to cultivate a growth mindset at work by embracing challenges, reframing setbacks as learning opportunities, and fostering a culture of curiosity, feedback, and continuous improvement.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How to Find, Define, and Use Your Values<\/a><\/h6>\n

The Harvard Business Review emphasizes identifying and intentionally using your core values helps guide career decisions, improve workplace satisfaction, and align your actions with what truly matters to you.<\/span><\/p>\n

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5 Characteristics of Highly Impactful Leaders<\/a><\/h6>\n

Forbes outlines five key traits of highly impactful leaders\u2014emotional agility, purpose-driven leadership, systems thinking, transparency, and authentic care\u2014that enable managers to inspire teams and drive meaningful organizational change.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Art of Decision-Making: Navigating the Complexities of Leadership<\/a><\/h6>\n

“The Art of Decision-Making: Navigating the Complexities of Leadership”<\/em> argues that effective leadership decision-making requires balancing strategic foresight, ethical judgment, and stakeholder engagement to overcome challenges like uncertainty, complexity, and cognitive bias.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Hidden Secret of Executive Presence<\/a><\/h6>\n

Forbes defines executive presence as a powerful blend of charisma, communication, and connections that makes leaders appear confident, credible, and promotable.<\/span><\/p>\n

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These 7 Competencies Matter Most for Today’s College Presidents<\/a><\/h6>\n

Forbes summarizes that today\u2019s college presidents must embody seven core competencies\u2014such as emotional intelligence, strategic decision-making, and courageous leadership\u2014to effectively navigate the evolving challenges of higher education.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Slow but Steady Rise of Women in Higher Educaton Leadership<\/a><\/h6>\n

Diverse highlights that while the percentage of women in college presidential roles has grown from 23% to 33%, significant challenges remain and progress depends on mentorship, institutional support, and initiatives like ACE\u2019s \u201cMoving the Needle.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Women Negotiation Skills: How Women Can Get What They Want in a Negotiation<\/a><\/h6>\n

Harvard’s resource from the Program on Negotiation explains that women often face bias when negotiating and recommends strategies like mentorship, standardized practices, and bias education to help level the playing field and empower women to advocate effectively for themselves.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The senate is the chief policy-recommending body of the general faculty providing for faculty participation in the governance and decision-making process of Western Carolina University.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Staff Senate works closely with Human Resources to ensure they have the most up-to-date information for new and current employees. You can find more information to help get started. <\/p>\n

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The Coulter Faculty Commons (CFC) advances excellence in teaching, learning, and scholarship by partnering with the Western Carolina University community through collaboration, creation, and celebration.<\/span><\/p>\n

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