1. Academic Management Institute December 4, 2010 Brenda J. Allen, Ph.D. University of Colorado Denver

2.  Share insight and information about empowHERment for women leaders  Develop plans for increasing empowHERment

3. Louisa May Alcott

4.  Noun form of empower  to give official authority or legal power  to enable  to promote self-actualization

5.  Assess  Assign  Affirm  Assert  Accomplish

6.  Take inventory  Monitor yourself  Observe patterns, “tapes”  Be honest

7. ~Alice Walker~

8.  Take initiative & responsibility  Become more mindful  Take time, make time for yourself  Develop, use, & share power sources  Increase cultural competence  Network

9.  Practice Mindfulness  Present Moment Awareness  Positive Mental Attitude  Personal Affirmations

10. ~Maya Angelou~

12.  Maintain agency  Communicate powerfully  Ask “wiifm?”  Just say “no!”  Refine communication skills

13.  Use assertive nonverbal cues  Decide response before speaking  Don’t make unnecessary excuses  Be willing to accept consequences  Don’t ask for permission  If appropriate, offer alternatives

14. ~Eleanor Roosevelt~

15.  Check your self talk  Listen actively  Manage nonverbal cues  Engage in dialogue

16.  Appear empowered  Track progress  Reward yourself  Empower others  Reassess

17. ~Helen Keller~

18. ~Margaret Fuller~