Dr. Wendy asks Why Are Women of Color Absent from the Boardroom?
October 21, 2008
Dr. Wendy Johnson
Have you ever seen a biography or a feature article about a black woman who leads a major corporation? My guess is you probably have not, because besides Oprah, who created her own dynasty, do any come readily to mind? Despite the progress of the last 50 years, capable black women continue to be hampered in their career paths.
Wendy Johnson’s book, Missing in Action: Black Women in the Boardroom (endorsed by Dr. Cornel West), examines the historical and other influences that have hindered the advancement of black women. The perceptions of a broad cross section of professionals in a variety of organizational settings are examined, and from research and personal experience, Johnson analyzes the factors that continue to prevent black women from rising to the top. The book also offers practical advice to black women who want to break the glass ceiling.
Known to her radio audience as “Dr. Wendy,” Johnson has lived in the Houston area for 13 years. She is a motivational speaker and consultant with over 20 years of business experience. With a degree in accounting, an MBA, and a PhD in management, she is president of Emerge Consulting Group, LLC, a management-consulting firm. She is also the new 2009 President of the National Black MBA Association Houston Chapter. Johnson speaks at and facilitates workshops and seminars on topics such as Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership, Team Building, Image, Campus Civility, Youth and Adult Empowerment, and other topics as requested.
During her career, Johnson has received numerous awards, including being named one of Houston’s 25 Most Influential Women, YMCA Minority Achiever of the Year, the Cardinal Health Professional Image Award, Who’s Who in Black Houston, Faculty Member of the Year, Chief Academic Officer/Director of the Year, the National Black MBA Association’s Leadership Empowerment Award, and many more. She’s also a graduate of Leadership Houston, Class 24.
Missing in Action: Black Women in the Boardroom is available in bookstores now. To learn more about Johnson or to purchase her book online, visit her websites, www.askdr-wendy.com and www.myspace.com/askdrwendy. She also has an Internet radio show on blogtalkradio, which airs Monday evenings at 10 pm CST. To access the show go to www.blogtalkradio.com/LetstalkwithDrWendy
Dr. Wendy Johnson on DryerBuzz & Company Wednesday Oct 21st
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I think this is a fabulous idea and certainly a wonderful opportunity to engage our young people in the political process. It sounds similar to the “Bring Our Children to the Work Day” that some businesses do. I believe the earlier we instill values into our children then the better informed they will be.
I absolutely agree with the caller who made the statement that we make the mistake of thinking “People that look like us are for us.” I have found this to be true over and over which is the reason that I don’t get into color of a person’s skin. I have had far more help to get where I am through perseverence and effort than from any one specific person helping up the ladder. It is sad that we still have the we as women of color don’t utilize our strengths more in the workplace to help one another and until this changes, I will just keep doing what has worked for me. Oh yeah….HAPPY BIRTHDAY YALANDA!!
I absolutely agree with the caller who made the statement that we make the mistake of thinking “People that look like us are for us.” I have found this to be true over and over which is the reason that I don’t get into color of a person’s skin. I have had far more help to get where I am through perseverence and effort than from any one specific person helping me up the ladder of success. It is sad that we as women of color don’t utilize our strengths more in the workplace to help one another and until this changes, I will just keep doing what has worked for me. Oh yeah….HAPPY BIRTHDAY YALANDA!!
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