Drinking From a Different Well: How Women's Stories Change What Power Means in Action

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Annette Simmons

Drinking From a Different Well

How Women's Stories Change What Power Means in Action

Annette Simmons

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English

Annette Simmons
01 October 2021

Society & culture: general; Psychology; Business applications

Drinking from a Different Well: How Women's Stories Change What Power Means in Action is dedicated to young activist Greta Thunberg - and encourages older women to aid our younger cohort in reversing the damage competitive narratives pose to our collective survival. Author Annette Simmons stresses the importance of perceptual agility, gender awareness, empathy, and self-validation in making space for women's narratives in decision-making.

The book looks at the genius of women's narratives about power, and tracks how men often misunderstand female contexts. It maps out a cohesive way to blend male and female power in the workplace, and to redefine success in a way that protects people, profits, and the planet.

Building effective power structures depends on accommodating both competitive and collaborative narratives - both are vital to decision-making. When women's narratives are part of the conversation, conflict suddenly becomes a creative resource instead of a power struggle. Drinking from a Different Well guides readers in how to investigate the core assumptions needed to shift business, government, and even family cultures from an exclusive mindset of win-lose to one of collaborative narratives. Learning how to toggle back and forth between both mindsets not only honors multiple perspectives, it endows decisions with a sense of fairness for all involved.

Packed with investigations into women's narratives, the book delves into the role of instincts, perceptions, judgment, and ownership, and looks at the paradox of gendered points of view, the differences in the female and male view of power, and the critical importance of avoiding power struggles. Business and global affairs are filled with modern-day Cassandras - but Drinking from a Different Well provides a powerful strategy for blending perspectives to best solve today's challenges. The book's reader's guide and discussion questions make this an invaluable text for leadership study groups.

Annette Simmons, M.ED, is the CEO of Group Process Consulting and best-selling author of five books. She has been featured on CNBC's Power Lunch, NPR's Market Watch, numerous talk radio programs, and quoted in Fortune, Working Woman, Harvard Business Review, The Chicago Tribune, and Washington Post. She is valued for her expertise in social psychology and leadership development. Learn more at www.differentwell.com

By: Annette Simmons
Imprint: Annette Simmons
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 213g
ISBN: 9781737815709
ISBN 10: 1737815702
Pages: 180
Publication Date: 01 October 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Drinking From a Different Well: How Women's Stories Change What Power Means in Action

"""Simmons sounds a warning bell that needs to be heard in this pivotal time in human history."" -Milbre Burch, Ph.D., grammy nominated storyteller, kindcrone.com ""Drinking From a Different Well offers useful blueprints for any rebel seeking to redefine power so top jobs can offer the kind of power women really want: the power to do the right thing."" -Francesca Gino, Harvard business school professor and author of Rebel Talent: why it pays to break the rules at work and in life"" ""It's time to change 'business as usual.' Simmons brings women's studies into the business classroom. If you loved Carol Gilligan's In a Different Voice, you'll love Simmons' Drinking from a Different Well."" -Amy Waterman, yourbrilliance.com ""Annette Simmons offers a thought-provoking exploration of how power is expressed depending on what underlying beliefs, values, and attitudes shape the stories we tell about power. As a bonus, Annette offers astute and powerful insights through her vivid analysis of the many story examples. A valuable read for all genders!"" -Kendall Haven, author of Story Proof and Story Smart ""Through compelling stories and careful analysis, Simmons gives voice to a practical and moral approach to power. This important book inspires me to appreciate my own power and to see and cultivate power in others."" -Thaler Pekar, pioneer in narrative and communication ""Annette narrates the core issues that challenge women's interpretations of power. Many women choose to steer away from definitions of power that inflict pain to use their power to protect others and protect the planet. Annette maps a much bigger picture than the small maps of competitive narratives to reveal a way forward. How can we bridge the competitive and the collaborative? How do we value the power women treasure most? For sure this book is a real treasure."" -Kristin Engvig, founder Global Win (women's international networking) & Win Conference ""Annette Simmons combines her talent as a first-rate researcher with her talent as a masterful storyteller. She celebrates gender differences instead of judging them. And typical of Simmons' books, she doesn't stop at just giving us provoking thoughts to ponder but provides practical ways to apply these insights to address challenges ranging from day-to-day stressors to major global issues. -Syble Solomon, CEO, Lifewise Strategies and creator of Money Habitudes"