Gender, Race, and the Leadership Obstacles Faced by this Canadian Member of Parliament

Season 10 Episode 5

Guest: Celina Caesar-Chavannes

What’s your secret identity?

Our true selves are often buried so deeply that they’re a secret to us. It’s hard enough to lead authentically when you don’t know who you are – but how can you motivate your team if you don’t know who they really are, either?

The key is the praxis of humanization, a way of helping your coworkers bring their authentic selves to the office. Guest Celina Caesar-Chavannes discovered this truth in her own personal journey – a journey that took her to the halls of power as a member of Canada’s parliament, where societal stereotypes continued around her unabated. But her revelation on identity soon followed, with important lessons for other leaders!

Here’s what Celina and Maureen cover:

1. Why titles don’t protect us from society’s sundry “-isms”;
2. The many ways we’re conditioned to NOT be our best at work (or at home); and
3. How leaders can foster humanization, so people bring their best, unique selves to work (and you have a happier, more productive team).

Produced in partnership with the International Leadership Association: https://ilaglobalnetwork.org.

Other episodes you’ll enjoy:

– The Power of Praise: Making People’s Performance Positive with Ben Marcovitz

– Non-Traditional Leadership for Our New Era with Nathan Eva & Nicole Ferry

– Working & Living in Joy with Pamela Larde