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In this powerful episode of the People Power Project Podcast host Morgan Carey sits down with Dr. Erica Anthony—Associate Professor, Chair of the Department of Business Administration at Morgan State University, leadership coach, and founder of the Lyceum for Innovative Leadership—to talk about the emotional work behind becoming a great leader. From navigating overwhelming grief and workplace adversity to reclaiming confidence as Black women in leadership, Dr. Anthony gets real about what it means to , lead while wounded and how healing becomes the secret to truly impactful leadership. We’re diving deep into:
✅ Emotional intelligence and leadership
✅ Leading while grieving: how personal pain affects professional performance
✅ Why Black women are expected to be "strong"—and how to break free from that pressure
✅ How to stop leading from survival mode and step into your true power
✅ Dealing with workplace toxicity, haters, and resentment
✅ Accountability, burnout, and protecting your peace. This episode is a cornerstone of the #BlackGirlLeadership movement—a call to every woman of color who’s building something powerful while healing from something painful.
Whether you’re a new manager, executive, entrepreneur, or aspiring leader, this episode will speak to your soul and give you actionable tools to thrive—emotionally and professionally.
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