Join Our Research Study
This research project explores the intersection of identity, culture, and leadership in professional and organizational contexts.
What you’ll be asked to do
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✺ Brief Survey ✺
All participants will complete a brief online survey (15–20 minutes) consisting of demographic questions and Likert-scale items measuring identity affirmation, cultural integration, leadership authenticity, and workplace belonging.
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✺ Interview or Focus Group✺
A subset of participants (15-25) will engage in a 60–75 minute interview or a 90-minute focus group to provide deeper context and narrative detail.
Key Questions We Seek to Asnwer
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How do leaders from diverse cultural and identity backgrounds experience, construct, and embody leadership within professional contexts?
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• What role does personal identity play in leadership development and practice?
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• How do cultural frameworks, both personal and organizational, influence leadership behaviors and perceptions?
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• What strategies do underrepresented leaders use to navigate pressures of assimilation while developing an authentic leadership identity?