Authentic Leadership and the Leadership Paradox: The Balancing Act of Leading a Small Business
Date
2023
Authors
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Journal ISSN
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Publisher
Women’s Leadership Initiative, Lerner College of Business & Economics, University of Delaware
Abstract
This case examines the issues faced by Georgia Wilkins, a small business owner who co-owns an advertising firm with her husband. Issues discussed include how Georgia created the culture in her business, the tension between being an owner and boss versus a teammate and friend to her staff, and the difficulties she faces due to being in business with her spouse. The solutions Georgia found are presented for students to review and discuss.
Description
Time period: The events covered by this case took place in 1998-2020.
Geographical setting:
Region: Americas
Country: United States
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Featured company: Valbaney Advertising
Employees: 11-50
Type: Self-owned
Industry: Advertising
Other keywords: Founded in 1998
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Featured protagonists:
Georgia Wilkins (female), Business Developer
Samson Valbank (male), Advertising Guru
Keywords
leader, women's leadership, entrepreneurship, female entrepreneur, woman, authentic, paradox, teams, participative, mentoring, communication, balance, reduced inequalities
Citation
Bullough, Amanda, and Aynsley Dunham. "Authentic Leadership and the Leadership Paradox: The Balancing Act of Leading a Small Business." Women’s Leadership Initiative, Lerner College of Business & Economics, University of Delaware, 2023.