Research indicates that the agentic experience of the African American woman manager is unique and does not conform to the traditional gender standards of leadership. This study addressed the experiences of African American women managers in predominantly black work environments, as the...

Current management scholarship needs a deeper understanding of barriers to SME leadership among women entrepreneurs in Nigeria. Women in Nigeria seeking promotion to leadership roles in SMEs continue to seek answers on how to surmount the multiple barriers hampering their leadership aspirations....

The experiences of African American women managers in predominantly Black work environments and the implication of these experiences on their ability to lead remains unknown. This literature review, conducted as part of a larger multiple case study addressing this issue, was framed by three key...

Women entrepreneurs are emerging as important players in the national economy, yet gender bias and stereotypes that still exist in organizations prevent firms from taking advantage of their leadership potential. At the same time, traditional leadership models are lacking in diversity, and...