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Unmasking Design Leadership: Navigating leadership without neglecting ourselves
Thursday, October 30, 2025 • Rosenfeld Community
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Unmasking Design Leadership: Navigating leadership without neglecting ourselves
Speakers: Jason Mesut , Martina Hodges-Schell and Jose Coronado
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Summary

What kind of leader are you — really? Many of us wrestle with being the right kind of leader — for our teams, our organizations, and for ourselves. Over the years, Martina, Jose, and Jason have explored the many faces and shapes of design leadership: the archetypes, the attitudes, and the patterns of behavior that shape teams — for better or worse. Join us for an interactive Rosenverse session where we’ll unpack what positive design leadership looks like in practice. You’ll get a chance to reflect on your own leadership style (and maybe recognize a few familiar archetypes), share stories with peers, and explore how to find a balance between leading others and staying true to yourself. Come ready to listen, laugh, and maybe even unmask a few of your own leadership habits along the way.

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