CHAPTER One Foundation Executive Director Linda Kasonde says speaking truth to power comes at a cost. And Kasonde says many women choose not to take up leadership roles because they are socialised to be in the background. Meanwhile, Swedish Ambassador to Zambia Johan Hallenborg says both men and women should promote women to take up leadership roles. Responding to some questions during the launch of her book; “Women, Resilience and the Will to Lead”, Friday, Kasonde said speaking truth to power came at a cost. “Speaking truth to power is not easy, even if you are not being rude, there are people who will be exposed by, or will take exception to what you say and so it is important...

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