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Do Women Dare Play in the Leadership Sandbox?
Social Entrepreneur Dr. Anita Davis-DeFoe Pens New Leadership Book
For Women
 Fort
Lauderdale, FL (BlackNews.com) - Leadership is a mysterious blend of
science and art, and women leaders are blazing their own paths,
discovering their leadership potential, while seeking to create greater
personal and career fulfillment. In a groundbreaking new book, Follow
Her Lead: Leadership Lessons For Women as They Journey From the Backroom
to the Boardroom, business thought and personal development coach,
Dr. Anita Davis-DeFoe, has penned ten compelling leadership
fables which unlike ever before ignite a lively discussion about the
competencies and practices essential for today's emerging and seasoned
leaders, who just happen to be female.
A social entrepreneur, CARIBVOICE Radio host, dynamic motivational
teacher and knowledge facilitator, Davis-DeFoe has blended years of
pedagogical and practical experience to fashion this informational
resource which teaches both women and girls the technical and humanistic
competencies essential for leading. Featured as a career and workforce
expert in Essence Magazine (September 2008 and April 2009), as
well as in Black Enterprise Magazine (March 2009), Dr. DeFoe is a
sought after keynote and conference speaker, trainer and workshop
knowledge facilitator across the United States, the Caribbean and
Africa. Weekly, her show can be heard on CaribVoiceRadio.org,
Wednesdays from 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time. The show is
simulcast on
www.caribbeanwomentoday.net and
www.dranitadavisdefoe.com
Suggesting ten pathways to leadership greatness, the inspirational,
development visionary shared, "I am excited about this book, as it
provides women and young ladies an opportunity to explore the personal
and technical competencies critical to becoming an impactful leader.
Writing Follow Her Lead allowed me to mesh storytelling,
imagination, management and leadership principles thus giving the reader
an active learning experience, while reflecting on personal leadership
strengths and opportunities for improvement. My aim is to elevate the
understanding and practice of leadership among women so that we become
more comfortable in acknowledging and unleashing the greatness within.
Follow Her Lead is ideal for personal development, as well as for staff
development sessions, leadership and organization development training
circles, supplemental reading for college courses and management
training programs, an insightful resource guide for women at all stages
of their career journey."
The praise for this new book which was launched during the recent
Women's Leadership Conference at St. Johns University in New York, at a
book signing sponsored by Target, has been stellar.
Columbus Copeland, an inspirational speaker, and the author of
The Art of Overcoming said, "Dr. Anita DeFoe's latest book is a
treasure chest full of insights on key principles of effective
leadership. Within these pages, you will find an unlimited amount of
wisdom and guidance whether you are at the beginning stages of becoming
a leader or you are seeking information to become a better leader. The
ideas presented in this book are simple, clear, and easy to grasp...yet
profound."
"Dr. DeFoe brings insight into the world of business, entrepreneurship,
business and community development. Her insight into these mediums of
empowerment transcend the concepts and takes you into the reality and
understanding of what it takes to really develop dreams goals and
nourish them to fruition. Her success as a grant writer which has
reached a plateau of ten million dollars is a testament to her
capability and abilities within the industry she currently serves,"
commented CARIBVOICE Radio Network Owner Barbadian Aubry Padmore.
Aldo, an entrepreneur and publisher of Jamaica's #1 Business Magazine,
Businessuite remarked, "Story telling has been an integral part of black
history for centuries, used to pass down long held traditions and
customs, but equally important to teach. Anita Davis-DeFoe has tapped
into this rich tradition allowing readers of Follow Her Lead, to quickly
grasp and understand the nuances and intricacies of leadership and how
self empowerment is a simple act requiring very little external
influences as it draws on the latent power we all have inside. This is a
great piece of work and should be a template for learning from primary
into business schools for men and women."
Women's Radio Host and California-based finance expert Anita Renee'
Johnson said, "This book is just what women need worldwide to assist
them in capturing their dreams of becoming great leaders of today and
tomorrow. Follow Her Lead is a great template for all women;
women who are becoming leaders, as well as those who are already
leaders. Thank you for showing us the way."
Catherine Tyson, author of I'm
Somebody's Mama stated, "Dr. Davis-Defoe's story writing prowess
coupled with experience and knowledge in the area of human interaction
makes for a great story cleverly told from an angle of friendship,
conflicts, and colorful characters with messages deep to their core.
This booked is filled with wonderful little anecdotes for every day
living life on purpose, as well as it is broken into simple lessons and
real examples for success that can be achieved without much effort. It
makes you not want to put the book down until you have supped the last
drop and relearned what to do to achieve your potential. A thoroughly
enjoying read right until the finish; and then some."
St Maarteen Speaker Nerissa Golden, the author of The Making
of a Caribbeanpreneur: Strategies for Overcoming Fear and Building
Wealth offered, "Dr Anita Davis-DeFoe has captured the fears, dreams
and challenges of women worldwide, and created a guide to show the
homemaker, the entrepreneur, and the corporate strategist that they
already possess the tools needed to lead and be successful in all areas
of their lives."
"Dr. Davis-DeFoe knows what our girls need to be successful. This is a
must-have guide for all girls, educators and parents. It will empower
our youth and our communities on an international level," stated
Angela Coleman, President and Founder of Sisterhood Agenda, Inc.
To learn more about Dr. DeFoe and her work visit her at
www.dranitadavisdefoe.wordpress.com
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