1010: How Great Leaders Make People Feel Seen With Microaffirmations - with Dr. Sherri Lynch | Inclusive Leadership

I met Dr. Sherri Lynch on my first day on campus for graduate school. I was told by another professor that I should introduce myself to her. I was admittedly nervous and fumbly. Luckily, Sherri is overwhelmingly kind and open to connections of all sorts. We quickly hit it off and have had the chance to get to know each other and partner for multiple events. My obsession with her work and her commitment to women began a few months later, the day after Election Day in 2024. You’ll have to listen in to hear that story!

Sherri Lynch, PhD, is the Assistant Dean at Gonzaga University's School of Leadership Studies, where she teaches in the Organizational Leadership & Comprehensive Leadership programs. She is a certified emotional intelligence practitioner and a highly skilled relationship builder. She co-founded the Women Lead program, which includes conferences, workshops, and a certificate program, to educate and empower women at all stages of their careers. She has presented to many professional organizations on leadership topics such as emotional intelligence, microaffirmations, mentorship and sponsorship, and the power of storytelling. Sherri has a heart for service and continues to serve on various community boards, including the YWCA and Canopy Credit Union.

Listen in to hear Sherri share:

How to answer the question, “What do you do?”, in a much more impactful and strategic way

Her current work on microaffirmations as a means of building culture in communities and organizations

How to use microaffirmations in a way that is authentic to you to influence culture in a positive way

Why and how to base your microaffirmations on behavior - not simply compliments

Why your sense of self, self-identity, and leadership identity matter so much in your professional evolution

The truth about “overdoing” positivity as part of your leadership brand

Links Mentioned:

Connect with Sherri on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherrilynch/

Women Lead Events: https://www.gonzaga.edu/school-of-leadership-studies/women-lead/conferences-and-events