Women and Leadership in Health Care: The Journey to Authenticity and Power [Hardcover]

Catherine Robinson-Walker (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0787909335 | ISBN-13: 978-0787909338 | Publication Date: March 4, 1999 | Edition: 1

"Catherine Robinson-Walker uncovers important insights that help both men and women develop key strategies that will strengthen the leadership in their organizations. Her research reflects the value of the 'co-creation model' for the future of health care."-Kathryn Johnson, President/CEO, The Health Forum

Written for health care executives and managers, of both sexes, Women and Leadership in Health Care explores the vital issues that surround the gAnder disparity in health care leadership. This book answers the vital questions concerning how gAnder affects health care leadership. It reveals how to create a diverse, creative, and resourceful leadership pool. And gives women the tools they need to break the glass ceiling.Filled with useful suggestions and practical advice, the book
* Offers guidance for overcoming gAnder barriers in health care leadership
* Reveals how senior level executives and managers can learn the skills they need to become successful mentors to future health care leaders
* Shatters common myths such as "Time alone will solve the problem of too few women in the health care executive ranks"
* Spells out how executives and managers can renew and hone their leadership abilities
* Focuses on the lessons men learn from women and the lessons women learn from men
* Outlines effective strategies from recognized experts in the fields of negotiation, communication, and executive recruitment

Editorial Reviews

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"This book is a must-read. Its power lies in its abundant stories which demonstrate how relationships based on integrity form the context in which leaders maximize their unique potential and contributions, regardless of gAnder." --JoEllen Koerner, JoEllen Koerner and Associates, past-president, American Organization of Nurse Executives

"For a person navigating the complex pathway to top leadership jobs, gAnder issues continue to influence career progression. Finally, a comprehensive analysis of the issues provides important insight for both current and future leaders, with innovative ideas to help recognize and reduce gAnder issues in organizations.". --Katherine W. Vestal, national director of healthcare services, Hay Group, Inc

"Catherine Robinson-Walker uncovers important insights that help both men and women develop key strategies that will strengthen the leadership in their organizations. Her research reflects the value of the 'co-creation model' for the future of health care." --Kathryn Johnson, president/CEO, The Health Forum

"Robinson-Walker's words combine power, beauty, and elegance on a subject frequently discussed in whispers. I hope people take this book to a quiet place and read it with care and thought." --Patrick G. Hays, president and CEO, BlueCross BlueShield Association

From the Inside Flap

Women and Leadership in Health Care: The Journey to Authenticity and PowerWomen outnumber men six to one in the health care field. But despite their numbers, women still struggle to gain entry into boardrooms and the "executive suite." Why are there so few women in top-level management and executive positions within the health care industry? Can this course be changed?Written for health care executives and managers of both sexes, Women and Leadership in Health Care: The Journey to Authenticity and Power, explores the vital issues that surround the gAnder disparity in health care leadership. This book answers the vital questions concerning how gAnder affects health care leadership. It reveals how to create a diverse, creative, and resourceful leadership pool. And it gives women the tools they need to break the glass ceiling.Meticulously researched, Women and Leadership in Health Care is based on Catherine Robinson-Walker's comprehensive survey of health care leaders and a far-reaching review of today's management literature. Robinson-Walker-a recognized expert in leadership development in health care-offers hands-on guidance for health care managers and executives enabling them to assess their current environment and create a plan that will ensure the most qualified employees have the opportunity to develop into top-level health care leaders.By delving deeply into the complexities of beliefs and perceptions about gAnder, the author offers an invaluable resource for understanding the often confusing mix of gAnder, leadership, professional culture, social expectations, and personal bias.Filled with useful suggestions and practical advice, the book? Offers guidance for overcoming gAnder barriers in health care leadership? Reveals how senior level executives and managers can learn the skills they need to become successful mentors to future health care leaders? Shatters common myths such as "Time alone will solve the problem of too few women i

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 227 pages
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass; 1 edition (March 4, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0787909335
• ISBN-13: 978-0787909338
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #337,049 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #65 in Books > Medical Books > Administration & Medicine Economics > Health Care Administration

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, a must read for anyone in the business world., August 9, 1999

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Nancy Guzan ([e-mail] (San Francisco, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Women and Leadership in Health Care: The Journey to Authenticity and Power (Hardcover)

I am not a manager in the healthcare industry. However, I work in office support in the healthcare industry. Ms. Robinson-Walker's book was a tremendous inspiration to me during a difficult time. I found that I was enlightened and educated by the material addressed. I particularly liked the personal stories. This book also validated that the problems were not me, but the system.

I recommend this book not only for managers but for anyone who works in a business environment. From the mailroom clerk to the CEO.

Thank you so much.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for every leader; it teaches us how to lead!, February 26, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Women and Leadership in Health Care: The Journey to Authenticity and Power (Hardcover)

An extremely well organized and written book with wonderful attention to current literature and perspectives on gender and leadership. The variety that characterizes the national and international experts who have contributed their personal stories to the book provides us with the opportunity to learn from the leaders and experience the wisdom they have to offer. This book makes a very important addition to the literature and helps teach us all how to become more reflective and effective leaders.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A comprehensive look at women leaders in health care., February 17, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Women and Leadership in Health Care: The Journey to Authenticity and Power (Hardcover)

Robinson-Walker frames her book using the following questions: Why do women of undisputed talent opt out of senior roles? Why are some not even considered even if qualified? Why do others not choose developmental opportunities leading to positions of leadership? Utilizing a thorough review of literature and interviews with nearly 100 leading female and male health care executives from a variety of disciplines, the author weaves their stories into a compelling analysis. She notes that women, who comprise 85% of U.S.healthcare workeers, fill little more than a third of all manageent roles. The author goes on to address the stumbling blocks presented in the literature and described by those who participated in interviews. Moving beyond the specific issues and challenges experienced by women seeking and experiencing leadership, Robinson-Walker concludes the book with suggestions for "reframing" our thinking about ways in which to achieve a more productive balance of women and men in health care leadership roles.