A few ""first women"" are making key decisions in high places but a few is not enough to have a significant impact. Changing what gets decided takes changing who makes the decisions. But with just 17% of Congressional seats and 14% of Fortune 500 board seats held by women, the leaders defining priorities and solutions continue to look and act much the same as generations ago.
Linda Tarr-Whelan marshals eye-opening facts and figures to decisively dispel the myths that still hold women back and shows women how to build their confidence and skills to pioneer a distinctive approach to leadership, one that emphasizes collaboration, communication and consensus. The proven tipping point, surprisingly, is just 30%--when women's representation at the top reaches 30%, real change starts to happen. Drawing on her extraordinarily diverse background as a consultant, organizer, and diplomat, Tarr-Whelan offers a women-led strategy for change and a complete set of practical road-tested tools readers can use to become powerful partners in creating a better future in a rapidly changing world.
Closing the leadership gap is a win for everyone-it brings in new ideas, creates a more balanced and productive work environment, a revitalized social compact and demonstrable positive effects on the bottom line in business and government.
Women Lead the Way artfully combines advocacy, research, and tactical guidance to help readers wedge the door open and bring more women through and up.
By:
Linda Tarr-Whelan
Foreword by:
Marie Wilson
Imprint: Berrett-Koehler
Country of Publication: United States [Currently unable to ship to USA: see Shipping Info]
Dimensions:
Height: 211mm,
Width: 141mm,
Spine: 17mm
Weight: 286g
ISBN: 9781605098739
ISBN 10: 1605098736
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 01 January 2018
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
,
Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Foreword by Marie Wilson Preface Introduction: More Women Leaders, Better Leadership Part One: Women Lead the Way Chapter 1: The 30% Solution Chapter 2: Modern Myths and Stereotypes Chapter 3: The Everywoman Quiz Chapter 4: Breaking Out of the Box Chapter 5: Today's Transformational Leader Part Two: Stepping up to Leadership Chapter 6: Starting Right Here, Right Now Chapter 7: Making Women's Power Visible Chapter 8: Lifting as We Climb Chapter 9: Wedging the Door Open Chapter 10: Together, We Rise Conclusion: Dreaming Bigger Dreams Notes Resources Acknowledgments Index About the Author
Linda Tarr-Whelan is currently a distinguished senior fellow of the national think tank Demos, was cofounder and managing director of the consulting firm Tarr-Whelan and Associates, and was ambassador to the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
Reviews for Women Lead the Way
Tarr-Whelan encourages flexibility, willingness to mentor other women, and assertive drive to push for more women in leadership positions. -Vanessa Bush, Booklist The emphasis on truly changing organizational and societal norms (from donating money to charitable causes that share your goals to actively mentoring and hiring other women) is, in the end, what truly sets this title apart from other recent women in business titles. -Sarah Statz Cords, The Reader's Advisor Online (for Library Journal)
