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Reflections on Leadership From the Perspective of an African American Woman of Faith

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	Abstract

This article centers on faith and spirituality in the lived experiences of African American women in predominantly White organizations. Faith and spirituality are discussed as sources for coping and surviving adverse situations that emerge from intersectionality in these types of environments. The author gives personal reflections on how faith and spirituality have informed her experiences in various leadership roles. In this article, a historical and cultural background of faith and spirituality in the leadership experiences of African American women leaders will be emphasized. The discussion will include ways that faith and spirituality have provided a safe haven for African American women leaders when facing adversities in predominantly White organizations.

First published on October 29, 2009, doi:10.1177/1523422309352439

Advances in Developing Human Resources 2009;11:646.

A more recent version of this article appeared on October 1, 2009


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