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The Work of Leadership
A short account of The Devil Wears Prada’s Miranda Priestly
How should leaders work?
• Get on the balcony
• Identify adaptive challenges
• Regulate distress
• Maintain disciplined attention
• Give the work back to employees
• Protect leadership voices from below
Who is Miranda Priestly?
In “The Devil Wears Prada,” Miranda Priestly is portrayed
as cruel, cutthroat and mercurial boss. Priestly successfully
spearheads the premier women’s magazine portrayed in
the film, manages an entire staff and is completely
dedicated to her job. Though her methods may be
unconventional and, yes, at times brusque, you cannot
argue that Priestly consistently delivers as an invaluable
Editor-in-Chief.
Miranda is a Boss, not a B***t*h
1. She holds high standards and pushes her employees to meet them
2. She’s direct about what she needs done
3. She’s earned her respect and reputation
4. Miranda acts as a mentor
5. She separates her personal and work life
Source: http://elitedaily.com/women/devil-wears-prada-boss-btch-women-workplace-get-bad-rep/
And so, the question is…
Will you be a Miranda Priestly
leader?

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  • 1. The Work of Leadership A short account of The Devil Wears Prada’s Miranda Priestly
  • 2. How should leaders work? • Get on the balcony • Identify adaptive challenges • Regulate distress • Maintain disciplined attention • Give the work back to employees • Protect leadership voices from below
  • 3. Who is Miranda Priestly? In “The Devil Wears Prada,” Miranda Priestly is portrayed as cruel, cutthroat and mercurial boss. Priestly successfully spearheads the premier women’s magazine portrayed in the film, manages an entire staff and is completely dedicated to her job. Though her methods may be unconventional and, yes, at times brusque, you cannot argue that Priestly consistently delivers as an invaluable Editor-in-Chief.
  • 4. Miranda is a Boss, not a B***t*h 1. She holds high standards and pushes her employees to meet them 2. She’s direct about what she needs done 3. She’s earned her respect and reputation 4. Miranda acts as a mentor 5. She separates her personal and work life Source: http://elitedaily.com/women/devil-wears-prada-boss-btch-women-workplace-get-bad-rep/
  • 5. And so, the question is…
  • 6. Will you be a Miranda Priestly leader?