Women in Leadership

Developing and asserting one's leadership style is often challenging, but especially so as a woman in a male-dominated field. The links below can serve as a starting point for discussions with your mentor on how to be a leader in your career, either as a PI or outside of academia. 

Why we have too few women leaders TED talk, by Sheryl Sandberg
This talk (and her book, Lean In), have been widely discussed in the last few years, and can help kick off a discussion on being a leader.

What it takes to be a Great Leader TED talk, by Roselinde Torres
This talk shares general advice on leadership from Roselinde Torres, senior partner and managing director at BCG. 

Becoming the Mentor I Want to Be vs. the Mentor I Need to Be
What Kind of a Mentor Do I Want to Be?
These two blog posts can help initiate discussion on leadership as it pertains specifically to academia - running a lab and being an adviser. 

The Power of Introverts TED Talk, by Susan Cain
Not all leaders are extroverted. This TED talk is great to discuss, especially if you identify as an introverted person.