Women Lead: Career Perspectives from Workplace Leaders - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1433121158 ISBN 13: 9781433121159

Publisher: Peter Lang Publishing Inc, 2013

Synopsis

Women are taking the lead in today's workforce. They hold half of America's jobs, 51% of supervisory and managerial positions, and nearly 60% of all college degrees. A woman starts a business in the U.S. every 60 seconds. Without women, the U.S. economy would be 25% smaller than it is today. 'Women Lead' is an in-depth examination of women's role in today's workplace. Drawing on interviews with nearly 200 women leaders, and survey responses from more than 3000 male and female managers, the book explains 21st-century career trends and provides practical advice to help women excel in the new world of work. Readers will discover facts, figures, and real-life stories about leadership, education, and career planning, and learn how women are using negotiation, networking, and other collaborative practices to lead their organizations into the future.

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Review:

«If you could ask 200 powerful women to share their secrets of career success, what would they say? The answers are at your fingertips in 'Women Lead'.» (Linda Rottenberg, Cofounder and CEO, Endeavor)
«This book provides the advice and insight one would expect from an experienced mentor. It's not to be read and shelved but referred to often for guidance and affirmation as we navigate the unique challenges of our careers.» (Nancy Paris, President and CEO, Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education)
«You could search through a hundred articles to learn how women will define the course of the 21st century - or you could read this smart, well-researched thesis.» (Jenna Goudreau, Staff Reporter, Forbes)
«This book shows not only how far women have come as a force in today's business world, but also how much that world relies on their innovation and drive.» (Jennifer McNelly, President, The Manufacturing Institute)
«I want my daughter to read this book as she embarks on her career.» (Debbie Mandell, Vice President of Performance Improvement, U.S. Bank)
«The women represented in this book illustrate the remarkable courage necessary to lead change in today's evolving business environment, leaving a legacy that inspires others to pursue leadership.» (Dr. Dawn Bazarko, Senior Vice President, Center for Nursing Advancement at United Health Group)
«'Women Lead' provides well-informed and engaging perspectives on women leaders, whose skills and leadership style give them a significant advantage in today's competitive workplace.» (Kathryn McDonagh, Vice President, Executive Relations, Hospira)

About the Author:

Tracey Wilen-Daugenti is Vice President and Managing Director of Apollo Research Institute and Visiting Scholar at Stanford University's Media X program. Courtney L. Vien is Senior Editor at Apollo Research Institute. Caroline Molina-Ray, PhD, is Apollo Research Institute's Executive Director of Research and Publications.

About this edition

• Publisher: Peter Lang Publishing Inc
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1433121158
• ISBN 13: 9781433121159
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 266
• Editor: Wilen-Daugenti Tracey, Vien Courtney L., Molina-Ray Caroline