Dr. Naomi Lumutenga and Prof. Margaret Khaitsa share how they confronted deeply rooted structural and cultural barriers, co-founding HERS-EA, a transformative Ugandan-based organization that equips women with the skills, networks, and confidence to lead. In this reflection, they invite equity‑oriented women in academia to challenge the status quo across borders—and rise together, purposefully and powerfully.

Chinyere Oparah shares some timely advice for leaders who are wondering if it's all just too much.

Chinyere Oparah offers tips to conquer anxiety about the upcoming year and inspires leaders to take bold and creative action.

Chinyere Oparah provides innovative and politically-savvy strategies for leaders who are navigating the backlash against DEI.

Rhonda Fitzgerald shares a proven methodology for facilitating dialogues in high-stakes situations

Walter R Jacobs explores what it means to go beyond paying lip service to collaboration, and how to navigate resistance to sharing power.

Julia "Chinyere" Oparah explains how knowing your derailers is an essential superpower for every leader in higher ed. If you were raised...

Chinyere Oparah offers strategies to help women of color transform higher ed as senior administrators without sacrificing their careers...

Welcome to FreeToLead, the blog of the Center for Liberated Leadership. I’m so excited that you’ve chosen to join us! I’m Chinyere and...