Authentic, Transformational Leadership: A Phenomenological Study of the Experiences of Black/White Biracial Leaders
Year: 2013
Type: article
Abstract: This phenomenological study described the racial identity and leadership experiences of eight community, education, and business Black/White biracial leaders. Four central themes emerged relating to the participants' racial identity choices: (a) family discourse, (b) social networks, (c) appearance, and (d) identity work. Three central themes emerged relating to the participants' leadership experiences: (a) cultural agility: "Blessed to be flexible", (b) perceived representation: "I look like them", and (c) transformational leadership: "I lead so others can grow." Because the participants were conscious of their identity development experience, all demonstrated a strong sense of self which influenced how they experienced leadership. As a result, the essence of experiencing leadership as a biracial leader was to be authentic and transformational.
Source: Lincoln (University of Nebraska)
Author: Carmen R. Zafft
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Reduced inequalities
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2167959694