Do you ever wonder how to assert yourself while being humble? Dr. Monique Sendze, Vice President for IT and CIO at California State University, Chico, shares her experience on striking the perfect balance between confidence and humility in leadership.

Tune in to this episode to discover:

✔️ How embracing confident humility can propel your career forward.

✔️ Strategies to find and engage sponsors who will advocate for you.

✔️ The critical role of diverse sponsors in today's workplace.

✔️ Why acknowledging your limits can enhance your leadership credibility.

✔️ How to use your own vulnerabilities to encourage openness on sensitive issues.

✔️ Why perfect qualifications are less necessary than you might think for securing that dream job.

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