Learning to Lead: What Really Works for Women in Law

by Gindi Eckel Vincent, Mary B. Cranston, ABA Commission on Women in the Profession

This book (a) synthesizes and distills the research, anecdotal evidence, and key concepts on leadership techniques and success that help working women, in any field, develop in their careers; (b) tailors these principles for women practicing law, regardless of practice area, and creates practical actions that lawyers can implement in their lives and workplaces; and (c) puts the learning into practice by hearing from women who are leading in legal fields and by transforming themselves with a total leadership makeover.

Learning to Lead provides a concise road map of the latest collective wisdom on leadership and applies those principles to women lawyers. It features interviews with 11 women legal leaders who share their lessons learned and tips for success.

Women lawyers will read this book, take action, and chart their courses to leadership and success.

Genres: Law

140 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2013

Reviews

[Joanna · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very interesting and not too long book that attempts to collect leadership advice for women and make it specifically applicable to women lawyers. The book contains an overview of some leadership goals, as well as advice on individual goal setting and career planning, then covers interviews with successful women lawyers and some helpful practical advice portions for individual cases. Overall, I didn't find anything particularly new here, but it's still nice to read a short and targeted book like this one. I especially appreciated the reminder that identifying the needed networks and skills for future desired jobs is something that can and should be actively pursued rather than expecting that the skills will just naturally accumulate.

[Meagan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I gave this book 4 stars because the advice on leadership is solid, but there was really nothing I hadn't heard before, so for me personally it was a 3 star reading experience. For someone who has not read or learned anything in the past about leadership though, this would be a worthwhile book.