# 111: Why “Fitting In” Holds Back Black Introverted Women Leaders At Work

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Podcast: [Leading Her Introvert Way: Executive Leadership Development & Career Growth for Black Women](https://stenobird.com/podcast/leading-her-introvert-way-executive-leadership-development-career-growth-for-black-women-6543904)
Published: 2025-12-03T10:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1990

## Resource

If you’ve ever felt like the last to know, outside the circle, or fluent in the words but not the meaning of workplace jargon, this conversation is for you. We take on the “fitting in” problem head-on—why it weighs heavier on Black introverted women, how it quietly drains energy, and what changes when you choose self-acceptance over assimilation. Links mentioned: Join the LeadHER Lowdown community (free)Connect with me on LinkedIn_________ LET’S CONNECT! * Work with me 1:1 to land your exec...

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