New Style of Leadership
Women’s potential for decision making and collaboration in problem solving is under-utilized. As Canada’s only women’s university, Brescia is ideally suited to inspire women to find confidence in their unique abilities, and to equip them with with the skills to provide leadership at all levels of society.
New Leadership Values
| Authenticity: | Having the courage to voice your reality while striving to articulate a larger collective truth |
| Empowerment: | Providing others with the means and opportunities for independent self-assurance |
| Creativity: | Embracing new ideas and positive change |
| Empathic Understanding: | Striving to understand and alleviate the suffering of others |
| Socially responsible: | Committing to social justice and purposeful collaborative action |
| Communication: | Employing active listening skills and articulating a meaningful vision |
| Self-confidence: | Having the strength to stand up for what you believe in and the humility to ask for assistance |
| Collaboration: | Encouraging the diverse gifts of others while building mutually respectful relationships |
| Self-care: | Understanding that personal well-being is vital to healthy relationships and responsible action |
| Sustainability: | Focusing on long-term solutions rather than quick fixes |