Women Lead the Way: Your Guide to Stepping Up to Leadership and Changing the World

This is the story of how and why women's full participation in leadership matters is still seemingly a well-kept secret. To have the future we all want, women must play a more robust role in setting priorities and allocating resources. "Women Lead the Way" presents argument, research, and tactical guidance to help readers wedge the door open and bring more women through and up. The evidence from around the world validates the findings of the United Nations General Assembly in 1995, which set a baseline of at least 30 per cent women at the table as a prerequisite for genuine partnership and lasting, positive change in the international arena. We see the same phenomena in the business world. More women as corporate officers and members of boards of directors results in stronger financial performance. At 30 per cent representation, we see concrete, positive outcomes for everyone not just women including increased shareholder value, more flexible management approaches, a broader definition of success, and better bottom lines. More women at the table means more progress for all of us. This book helps readers get started on a win-win women-led strategy to bring about the leadership balance we all need. You will learn how to do away with cultural baggage that boxes us in, gain a clear understanding of how and why Women Lead the Way, and receive practical, road-tested tactics to help you and other women step up and into leadership. 'Linda has produced the first seriously practical guide to stepping up to leadership. Her clear, concise, down to earth approach challenges us all to keep moving forward and leading the way. Any woman [or man] reading this book can be left in no doubt of what needs doing and more importantly, how to do it. A must read' - Rt Hon Baroness Catherine Ashton, EU Trade Commissioner [the first woman British Commissioner and first woman Trade Commissioner]. 'Straightforward, empathetic and balanced, this compelling guide tells the stories that women positively engaged in changing the world will recognise. Though American in background, the messages are international and well researched. From the time of Hypatia of Alexandria through to the present day, women like Linda Tarr-Whelan do make a difference. Let's listen' - Dr Melissa Hardie, Director, The Hypatia Trust Honorary Fellow, Exeter University.

What a book! I just wish I had been able to read it when I was 20-30 years younger! Not all is lost however as my daughter now has it to read and she is in her early 30's. I feel it should be a must for all young women going into the work place so a very useful gift. I also feel that men could learn from reading this book and it may just help to speed up the process of getting more women into top posts. I particularly liked "This Week I Will" sections , it gave me a feeling that the list was more than achievable and of great benefit going in the right direction. I also particularly liked the chapter " Lifting as we climb". Thank you for a book that I am pleased to have read and I will help it do the rounds here in England.

I have been very impressed by this book. It is easy to read and provides back up research for much of the material. It is thoughtful and goes way beyond "business self help" or rewrites of other people's material. i learned a great deal from this author. Thank you. I will feature this book on my website!

Nan

This book is a must read for all young women who want to become leaders and have a say in the decision process that affects all women. The need for 30% female members in Government and Commerce clearly showed the importance of having more female leadership in place to bring about the change needed to achieve true equality for women

Finally -- a leadership guide for women that is well-written, practical and inspiring! I love the stories of women who have made such a difference and concrete tips. I can't wait to put it to use and spread the word about the 30% solution!

Great, quick read. Very practical messages and great stories shared. Relevant for all, especially women, young and old.