Women and Leadership: The State of Play and Strategies for Change [Hardcover]

Barbara Kellerman (Editor), Deborah L. Rhode (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 3, 2007 | ISBN-10: 0787988332 | ISBN-13: 978-0787988333 | Edition: 1

Women and Leadership brings together in one comprehensive volume preeminent scholars from a range of disciplines to address the challenges involving women and leadership. These experts explore when and how women exercise power and what stands in their way. This groundbreaking volume offers readers an informed analysis of the state of women and leadership and offers the most informed and current thinking on

·        The perils of stereotypes

·        The importance of leadership style

·        Gender differences in the decision to seek leadership roles

·        Lessons from women leaders

·        “Opt out” patterns and the need for flexible career paths

·        Global inequalities and initiatives

·        Strategies that get women to the top 

 

Women and Leadership is indispensable for understanding recent progress  toward equal opportunity and the challenges that remain.

 

 

Editorial Reviews

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"Moving from the theoretical to the practical, contributors also offer strategies that can increase women's presence in leadership positions across the globe. Highly recommended." (Choice, Jan 2008)

"This book is a good read for men and women from all professions." (Supply Management, Thursday 15th November 2007)

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“This book is an important antidote for the conventional ‘wisdom’ and faulty ‘science’ reported in the media and in mass market trade books. It is must-reading for the informed public and particularly for young people positioned to become the leaders of the next generation.”--Cynthia Fuchs Epstein, distinguished professor, Graduate Center, City University of  New York, and president,  the American Sociological  Association 2005-2006

 

“Now, for the first time, there is a compendium of thought as to why women in the United States are so vastly underrepresented in the halls of power, whether business, political, or religious. Women and Leadership is a must-read for anyone who cares about more balanced societies and better problem solving.”--Christie Todd Whitman, former governor of New Jersey

 

“Kellerman and Rhode’s fascinating book offers a fresh perspective on a troublesomely familiar question, ‘Why are there not more women in leadership positions in the workplace and in society?’ The value of the book is derived from how well it keeps its eye on the prize: work environments and societies in which everyone has the opportunity to give exactly what she (or he) has to contribute.”--Gary N. Powell, professor of management and Ackerman Scholar, University of Connecticut

 

“Women and Leadership is an important, timely, and very refreshing contribution to a debate that should be over by now. This is certain to become a definitive work in the field.”--Rosabeth Moss Kanter, Harvard Business School, and best-selling author of Confidence

 

“Women and Leadership is a rare and fascinating study. This remarkable new leadership resource moves us beyond the old ‘glass ceiling’ preconceptions of the past into a new understanding of challenge and opportunity for women.”--Frances Hesselbein, chairman, Leader to Leader Institute

 

“American women have made impressive strides toward positions of authority and leadership, but they remain achingly far from the promised land. This book provides the most authoritative exploration yet published of the obstacles still in the way and strategies for overcoming them.  It is packed with insights and understanding from many of the best in the field--all pointing the way forward. Bravo!”--David Gergen, professor of public service and director, Center for Public Leadership, Harvard’s Kennedy School    

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 528 pages
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass; 1 edition (August 3, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0787988332
• ISBN-13: 978-0787988333
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 1.7 x 9.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #127,808 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #86 in Books > Business & Investing > Women & Business

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars Informative December 10, 2012

By ABB

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I liked how so many aspects were pulled into this book. It felt quite informative and I am glad that this information was presented in such a way that it is easy to read.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Too much of a historical document. June 2, 2008

By Erick Candanedo

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The content is rigid with a concentration in history. New leadership is more elastic and if women leadership is as shown in the book, it need to evolve. Any way is good to know many of the detail and person shown and described in the book.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars PhD student July 5, 2010

By Tina Byford

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This book is a terrific read on women and leadership. It really helps put some of those swirling thoughts in perspective.