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Authentic, transformational leadership: A phenomenological study of the experiences of Black/White biracial leaders
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.
Subject Area
Black studies|Social research|Organizational behavior
Recommended Citation
Zafft, Carmen R, "Authentic, transformational leadership: A phenomenological study of the experiences of Black/White biracial leaders" (2013). ETD collection for University of Nebraska-Lincoln. AAI3557765.
https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/dissertations/AAI3557765