Dropping the Rope: A Power Move for Women of Color Navigating Biased Leadership Dynamics
After working with so many women of color in executive roles, I’ve come to recognize the pattern immediately.
It feels like an under-the-radar tug-of-war between:
Your chronic need to prove yourself to decision-makers and
Decision-makers who tighten their grip, drag their feet, and withhold approval — even when you’ve exceeded expectations.
And the harder you pull to demonstrate value, competence, and good faith… …the tighter their end of the rope feels.