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The Dance of Leadership: claiming your style.

Women in Higher Education

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Many women struggle to see themselves as leaders. Although they may head a department, a team or a group of students, they don't consider themselves leaders--because they're not at the top.

Dr. Robin Denise Johnson had danced since she was a child, but put her dancing shoes away because she didn't see herself as a dancer. Returning to dancing at age 40, she realized she was a dancer too.

Noticing the same phenomenon happening with leaders around her, Johnson became interested in examining leadership. "I was leading people who didn't see themselves as leaders," she said. "They were making a positive difference in the world, but weren't on top of the ...

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