History, Female Leadership and Happiness (part 2) with Wendelijn van der Leest

In this episode, Roxanne converses with Wendelijn van der Leest about female leadership. They delve into modern considerations, the shift in leadership styles, and the importance of legacy and diversity. They also explore the influence of stoic philosophy on Roman women and its relevance today.

Quote: “We have to express our accomplishments and our roles to inspire others to be daring and to be courageous to bring our hearts and leadership to the table.” Wendelijn van der Leest

This was such a great interview packed with so much inspirational information that we decided to turn it into a 2-part series. Here’s the link to Part 1: https://roxannederhodge.com/female-le...

History books are full of facts and stories about men that have been written since the beginning of time, but what about their female counterparts? It has only been in the last few decades that much research has been done to showcase women in ancient history. To help bring some of their stories to light and discover their amazing accomplishments, we’re thrilled to welcome Historian and Female Leadership Expert Wendelijn van der Leest to share some of her knowledge about women in history and how they have paved the way for current female leaders.

Wendelijn is a historian, female leadership expert and mom of two living in the Netherlands. Although she holds degrees and Ph.D. work in both ancient and contemporary history, her heart and research lies at the intersection of female leadership and the themes of happiness and success in ancient Roman society. Her research on Roman women has inspired her own life and work, generating the courage to deal with internal and external limitations, communicate her accomplishments aligned to her heart and have trust in her network of support.

Authentic Touch Points:

• Female leadership through the ages. 3:00 • Transformational qualities that women need. 8:00 • Women need to be each other’s allies. 12:00 • Happiness and female leadership. 18:00 • For the greater good. 22:00 • The 3 Key Learnings. 26:00 • The state of Sisterhood. 32:00

With ‘Geschiedenisschrijven’ (‘Writing History’) Wendelijn connects people and businesses to their magnificent histories, to utilize the knowledge, inspiration and solutions that so often lies dormant. Wendelijns motto: I am committed to history. Not just for what it reveals about the past, but for what it reveals about me, my community, my nation and the world at large. History is a tool to help us into the future.”

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Links:

Wendelijn’s website: http://geschiedenisschrijven.com Wendelijn’s LinkedIn profile:https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendelijn-van-der-leest Roxanne’s LinkedIn profile:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxannederhodge/ Roxanne’s email: roxanne@roxannederhodge.com Chat with Roxanne: https://roxannederhodge.com/chat/

(0:00) Introduction and welcome (1:15) Wendelijn van der Leest's expertise in female leadership (3:12) Modern considerations for female leadership (8:53) Concept of leadership with others versus leadership over others (15:00) The practice of courage and the shift in female leadership styles (17:48) Importance of leaving a legacy and promoting diversity (19:49) Stoic philosophy's influence on Roman women and its relevance today (26:36) Connection between Roman society and modern day diversity issues (28:55) Exploration of limitations and accomplishments in leadership roles (35:01) Closing remarks and contact information for Roxanne Derhodge