Women in Business Lunch: The Journey to Authentic Leadership

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Join Maury Alliance and the Spring Hill Chamber for the September 28 Women in Business Lunch: The Journey to Authentic Leadership. Everyone can spot a phony, right?  So, why do we sometimes encounter insincere leaders and may even find ourselves behaving disingenuously?  Why do leaders sometimes struggle with authenticity?  Together, we will explore the concept of authentic leadership.  You will learn about what authentic leadership is, the characteristics of an authentic leader, and how to lead with authenticity.   

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Deana Raffo, Ed.D., is Interim Chair and Professor of Management in the Jones College of Business at MTSU. She has been the primary curriculum developer and professor for many of MTSU’s undergraduate and graduate leadership courses. Deana has enjoyed a more than 25-year-long career at MTSU with rich professional experiences involving student services, student leadership development, and leadership education. Her research focuses on the personal development aspects of leadership and the introspective qualities in leadership. 

Deana met her husband, Greg, on MTSU’s campus and they have two sons, Lucas, a college sophomore, and Gabriel, a high school sophomore, and two dogs – Charlie and Shelby.  She enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, Zentangle, and kayaking.