Leadership Fundamentals for Latinas
Latinas working in the United States and Canada face a wide range of stereotypes at work—whether it’s being typecast as foreigners, or being perceived as less educated and less ambitious. This playlist addresses some of the most common biases Latina women face, as well as research-backed, actionable steps you can take to combat them. Start a Lean In Circle and bring together a group of women to work through the topics in this playlist together and practice what you learn. Each video is accompanied by a guide specific to the experiences of Latina women. The guide helps you discuss with your peers how best to navigate these challenges and thrive at work.
Playlist
- How to get the recognition you deserve at work
- How to become a transformational leader
- How to make assertiveness work for you
- How to negotiate as a woman - and get what you ask for
- How to find sponsors who’ll accelerate your career
- How Latinas can respond to microaggressions
- How to handle being the only one in the room
Latinas working in the United States and Canada face a wide range of false stereotypes—such as being less skilled, less educated, and less ambitious than white people. All of these biases can lead to frequent and harmful microaggressions. While the burden should not be on Latinas to fix these problems, research shows that speaking up can make you feel more empowered. In this video, we share strategies for the most effective ways to push back against microaggressions, such as practicing self-care, asking questions, and reaching out to others who’ve had similar experiences for validation and support.
Each playlist is 7-to-9 months of curated content for women with shared experiences, career stages, or skill-building goals. We provide a kickoff guide to set the stage for your first Circle meeting, custom discussion guides for each video, and a Looking Back and Next Steps Guide after you complete the playlist (which is coming soon).
Download the accompanying Discussion Guide to explore this topic with your Lean In Circle.