Traditional leadership within the Hmong community:
-Leadership in the Hmong community is traditionally identified as being elderly and male
-Leadership spaces remains largely male centered
-Leadership looks towards a mono-leader
Our summit includes experiences and workshops that defines authenticity as a skill set that a leader should possess if he/she aims to cultivate authentic leaders. Authent
ic Leaders demonstrate the four competencies below:
Self-Awareness
-Seeks feedback to improve interactions with others
-Accurately describes how others view his or her capabilities
Relational Transparency
-Says exactly what he or she means
-Is willing to admit mistakes when they are made
Internalized Moral Perspective
-Demonstrates beliefs that are consistent with actions
-Makes decisions based on his/her core beliefs
Balanced Processing
-Solicits views that challenge his or her deeply held positions
-Listens carefully to different points of view before coming to conclusions
MISSION/GOALS OF SUMMIT
This summit seeks to educate, explore, and empower women around the issues of leadership within the diverse Hmong community. Workshops will provide space for shared learning, meaningful dialogue, and opportunities to lead from the authentic Hmong self, resulting in a supportive sisterhood. SUMMIT
-Develop skills in critical discourse within an authentic leadership framework
-Gain strategies in mentoring / sponsoring (one-on-one)
-Create a personal plan to develop a network of support
