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How Remarkable Women Lead: The Breakthrough Model for Work and Life
The Remarkable discoveries about what drives and sustains successful women leaders.
Based on five years of proprietary research, How Remarkable Women Lead speaks to you as no other book has, with its hopeful outlook and unique ideas about success. It's the new "right stuff" of leadership, raising provocative issues such as whether feminine leadership traits (for women and m...more
Based on five years of proprietary research, How Remarkable Women Lead speaks to you as no other book has, with its hopeful outlook and unique ideas about success. It's the new "right stuff" of leadership, raising provocative issues such as whether feminine leadership traits (for women and m...more
ebook, 384 pages
Published
September 29th 2009
by Crown Business
(first published 2009)
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The advice in this book would probably have felt more groundbreaking to me if I weren't lucky enough to be in a work environment where they practice and preach a lot of these principles and really encourage career development conversations. I enjoyed the chapters written by specific women the most, though some of the summaries of interviews with different women and their life stories were good too. Also, it's largely focused on climbing the corporate ladder, so while I'm sure the concepts are ap...more
Lots of good advice. I was particularly struck by the message of how important it is to be optimistic, and how 100% of the 25 women leaders interviewed for the book were optimists.
I took notes on situation framing, and how to look at negative experiences more realistically. I also took notes on reciprocity when expanding your network, and (non-material) things you can offer to someone you'd like to add to your network.
I took notes on situation framing, and how to look at negative experiences more realistically. I also took notes on reciprocity when expanding your network, and (non-material) things you can offer to someone you'd like to add to your network.
I like reading books like this ... about being the best that you can be.
The personal stories were good.
I used to be a lot more ambitious than I am now. I would work crazy hours in an effort to succeed. I found, though, when I got into my forties that it's important to have a job you look forward to doing each day but having a balanced work/play life means more to me.
The personal stories were good.
I used to be a lot more ambitious than I am now. I would work crazy hours in an effort to succeed. I found, though, when I got into my forties that it's important to have a job you look forward to doing each day but having a balanced work/play life means more to me.
Important and thorough research on women's leadership issues.
Perhaps most importantly she explores and names the differentce in contribution and value propositions that women bring to all situations - not better or worse than men - but different and essential.
Perhaps most importantly she explores and names the differentce in contribution and value propositions that women bring to all situations - not better or worse than men - but different and essential.
This book intertwines data and the stories of successful women in business to explain a very tactical framework for how to lead more effectively as a woman. I'm guessing this book will be a permanent addition to my arsenal of leadership tools.
This book had some great pieces, particularly the five areas they use as their framing: meaning,framing, connecting, engaging, and energizing. The personal stories from various women leaders were useful and this might be a good book for someone just starting out on their leadership journey. If you're interested in a different analysis of women's leadership - particularly one that really focuses on how different identities impact leadership - this isn't the book for you. The book also leans heavi...more
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This well researched book discusses women as leaders. All leaders are optimists. Networking, mentors and sponsors are discussed along with highlights of women leaders.
A fantastic book that is not necessarily just for women, this a great tool that I will be sharing in the coming year! Suitable for anyone who is looking for ways to improve how leadership affects their career and personal life.
Interesting but not a lot of "aha" moments. More inspirational than anything.
What a valuable book. It started out slowly, but once you reach the five elements of centered leadership and the women's personal stories of success, it is a great resource and interesting read. Even the corresponding research notes are of interest for those who find a topic they would like to research further. I highly recommend this book for the bookshelves of any woman who aspires to be or is a leader.
Too corporate.
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Jessica
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I took a break from this because I couldn't focus as clearly on it as I would like to. It's got some good stories and I think, practical advice. I'm looking forward to getting back into it after a fiction break.
Excellent tips and examples of real women leaders based on a scientific study and histories of women in various companies/positions. Highly recommended
Why, how to lead, of course! And framing. Always framing.
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