Women and Leadership
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Women and Leadership
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Women and Leadership
"In conversation with some of the world's most powerful and interesting women, Women and Leadership explores gender bias and explores the barriers to women's participation in politics"--
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! DescriptionWomen and Leadership by Julia Gillard and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is an inspirational and practical exploration of the challenges and triumphs experienced by some of the world's most extraordinary female leaders. This compelling book provides an in-depth look into how these women have navigated the complexities of leadership in various fields, from politics and economics to global non-profits. Drawing from their extensive experience on the global stage, Gillard and Okonjo-Iweala delve into how gender influences the treatment and perception of women in positions of power.
The book is built around a series of frank, face-to-face interviews with prominent women leaders such as Jacinda Ardern, Hillary Clinton, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Theresa May, Michelle Bachelet, Joyce Banda, Erna Solberg, Christine Lagarde, and others. Through these candid conversations, the authors probe each leader's journey, examining how their lived experiences align with or differ from prevailing research on gender and leadership.
Each chapter presents a lively and readable analysis of key themes that emerge from these women's stories, including the barriers they faced, the strategies they used to overcome sexism, and the lessons they learned along the way. The authors utilize a consistent and comprehensive approach, grounding the anecdotes in scholarly research and teasing out common threads that connect these disparate experiences.
Women and Leadership also offers a roadmap of essential knowledge aimed at inspiring and equipping the next generation of female leaders. Gillard and Okonjo-Iweala present practical insights and actionable advice that empower women to combat gender bias and pave the way for more inclusive leadership in the future.
Critically acclaimed for its honest and insightful exploration of gender in leadership, the book has garnered praise from numerous quarters:
'Much-needed, frank talk from exceptional female leaders about how they've dealt with sexism in the line of duty.' - Kirkus Reviews
'The authors' truth-telling will forewarn the next generation of leaders.' - Natasha Stott Despoja, The Age
'Who better qualified to delve into this topic?' - Business Life
'Full of practical advice and insights into the careers of a diverse and impressive array of women, this is a valuable handbook for putting more women in positions of power.' - Publishers Weekly
'An enjoyable and useful text for women considering a future in political or business leadership.' - Business Day
Whether you're a woman aspiring to leadership, a student of gender studies, or simply someone interested in the stories of remarkable leaders, Women and Leadership offers a wealth of knowledge and inspiration.
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Women and Leadership by Julia Gillard and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is a powerful, candid exploration of the challenges and triumphs of women in leadership roles. It combines personal narratives with practical advice, revealing the pervasive barriers women face and the resilience required to overcome them. The book has been praised for its insightful analysis, humour, and straightforward discussion of sexism and inequities, making it a valuable guide for both current and aspiring women leaders.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781761043734
Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 14 September 2021
Country: Australia
Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 336
About the Author
Julia Gillard (Author) Julia Gillard was the 27th Prime Minister of Australia, the first, and only, woman to serve in that role. Since leaving office, she has dedicated her time to advocacy, governance roles and writing. In 2021, Julia was appointed Chair of Wellcome, a global charitable foundation based in the UK that supports science to solve urgent worldwide health challenges. Julia is also the founder and inaugural Chair of the Global Institute for Women's Leadership at King's College London and Chair of its sister Institute at the Australian National University. GIWL strives for a world where being a woman is neither a barrier to becoming a leader in any field, nor a contributor to negative perceptions of an individual's leadership. In 2014, Julia joined the Board of Beyond Blue, one of Australia's foremost mental health awareness bodies, and has served as Chair since 2017. As a lifelong advocate for increasing access to education, especially in developing nations, Julia was Chair of the Global Partnership for Education from 2014 to 2021. Julia wrote My Story, a memoir based on her experience as prime minister. Her second book, Women and Leadership- Real lives, real lessons, co-authored with Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, explores the challenges women face in leadership. Her latest book is Not Now, Not Ever- Ten years on from the misogyny speech. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Author) Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is an economist and international development expert with over 30 years of experience. She is Chair of the Board of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and of the African Risk Capacity (ARC). She is Co-Chair of The Global Commission on the Economy and Climate. She also sits on the Boards of Standard Chartered PLC and Twitter Inc. She was recently appointed as AU Special Envoy to mobilise International support for the fight against COVID-19 and WHO Special Envoy for Access to COVID-19 Tools Accelerator. Previously, Dr Okonjo-Iweala was a Senior Advisor at Lazard from September 2015 - October 2019. She served twice as Nigeria's Finance Minister, from 2003-2006, 2011-2015, and briefly as Foreign Minister, the first woman to hold both positions. She spent a 25-year career at the World Bank as a development economist, rising to the No.2 position of Managing Director, overseeing an $81 billion operational portfolio in Africa, South Asia, Europe and Central Asia. Dr Okonjo-Iweala was named Minister of the Decade, People's Choice Award (2020) by Nigeria's This Day newspaper. In 2019, she was named one of Transparency International's 8 Female Anti-Corruption Fighters Who Inspire. She has been ranked by Fortune as one of the 50 Greatest World Leaders in 2015, by Forbes as one of the Top 100 Most Powerful Women in the World consecutively for four years, by Time as one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2014, and by the UK Guardian as one of the Top 100 Women in the World in 2011. Dr Okonjo-Iweala holds a Bachelor's in Economics from Harvard University and a PhD in Regional Economics and Development from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She is an Angelopoulos Global Public Leader at Harvard University Kennedy School, a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and has received over fifteen honorary degrees, including from Yale University, the University of Pennsylvania, Brown University, Tel Aviv University and Trinity College, Dublin. She is the author of numerous articles on finance and development, and several books including Fighting Corruption is Dangerous- The Story Behind the Headlines (MIT Press, 2018) and Reforming the Unreformable- Lessons from Nigeria (MIT Press, 2012).
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