She’s Kind, Not Nice: Boundaries, Truth, and the Courage to Lead

Women are often taught that being “nice” is the key to being effective — but in leadership, niceness can come at the cost of clarity, capacity, and confidence.

This interactive Women Working Well Leadership Call explores the powerful difference between niceness and kindness — and why courageous kindness is essential for sustainable leadership.

Grounded in leadership research and real-world experience, this session will help participants examine how people-pleasing shows up in their professional lives, practice boundary-setting language, and reflect on how truth-telling can strengthen—not damage—relationships and impact.

Through guided reflection, small-group discussion, and practical tools, attendees will leave with renewed clarity and one actionable boundary they can implement immediately.

Join us for an honest and empowering conversation about what it really means to lead with both heart and backbone.

Women don’t lack power in organizations — they often lack language for the power they already use.

Relational Power is the ability to influence outcomes through trust, emotional intelligence, timing, and connection — especially in systems where positional authority is limited or unevenly distributed.

This live leadership call explores how women strategically leverage relationships, credibility, and emotional intelligence to move work forward, navigate complexity, and lead effectively without shrinking or burning out.

REGISTER here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/UE5nGEnJRxaEf97otbcYKg

Our first book club selection is, “Sisterhood Heals: The Transformative Power of Healing in Community” by Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, Ph.D. This book explores the role of sisterhood and community in emotional healing, offering guidance for women on how to support each other through life’s challenges.

Join us at the Women Working Well Conference 2024 for an empowering day that centers on the mental health of Black women. To commemorate Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, our theme is “Protecting Our Peace: Black Women’s Mental Health in the Workplace.” We will explore how organizational structures, proactive advocacy, and personal empowerment can support Black women in cultivating mental well-being and building resilience.

To register, click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/925969298097?aff=oddtdtcreator

Erika K. Wesley will be keynote speaker for the 61st Northeast District Luncheon hosted by The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Club's Inc.