Real Women, Real Leaders (PDF)

Plan your path to leadership with insight from real women at the
top

In Real Women, Real Leadership, twenty-four women leaders
describe their personal journeys to the top, providing deep insight
and a fascinating perspective on "making it" as a woman in the
male-dominated business environment. They discuss their experiences
and offer guidance on topics such as balancing family and career,
building alliances, mentoring and being mentored, and overcoming
obstacles in the business world which is still dominated by men in
the senior levels of management. Drawn from a range of industries
including higher education, technology, law, the military,
politics, the media, and more, these stories provide the details
that every ambitious woman needs to know. You'll learn which
skills, attributes, and relationships served these women best, how
they overcame the obstacles thrown into their paths, and the people
they credit as instrumental along the way. A self-assessment
chapter helps you discover your own leadership attributes, and
determine which skills you need to acquire as you formulate your
own personal roadmap to the top.

There are many books about women who have been excellent
leaders, but Real Women, Real Leadership provides the
personal, relatable testimonials from women who have
navigated the opportunities and pitfalls of the business world.
Each story sheds light on women's unique leadership attributes, and
provides guidance for professional women charting their own
professional advancement.

* Learn from women leaders in a diverse range of industries

* Discover the leadership attributes that make the biggest
impact

* Gain insight into work/life balance, mentors, relationships,
and more

* Discover your leadership strengths and develop a plan
forward

Studies have shown that companies with three or more women board
members dramatically outperform the competition in returns on
equity, sales, and invested capital -- yet women only claim a
tiny percentage of boardroom seats and top executive positions.
Why? And why, when they do achieve leadership positions, do women
tend to make such outstanding leaders? Real Women, Real
Leadership tackles these questions and more from an
in-the-trenches perspective to help you become the leader you want
to be.