Description
Book SynopsisThoroughly revised and updated and with a new Introduction by the authors, this paperback edition of Her Place at the Table draws on extensive interviews with women leaders to help all women negotiate their path to leadership success.
A Woman''s Guide to Taking Her Place at the Leadership Table
It''s time for women to take their places at the leadership tables alongside men. Why? Because the skills we developed at the foot of the tablebringing people together, building bridges across differences, and thinking outside the boxare in great demand. But to use this time and these skills to the greatest advantage, read this book. The authors have set a great meal for you...just devour it.
Marie C. Wilson, president and founder, The White House Project
Does she have the right stuff? That question follows women whenever they are promoted to visible leadership positions. Her Place at the Table lays out the pragmatic moves that can help any woman in b
Table of Contents
Introduction: Taking Your Place at the Leadership Table—Questions Will Be Asked 1
1 Drill Deep 19
Negotiating the Intelligence for Informed Decisions
2 Mobilize Backers 55
Negotiating for Critical Support
3 Garner Resources 97
Negotiating Key Allocations
4 Bring People On Board 127
Negotiating Buy-In
5 Make A Difference 169
The Big Challenge
Appendix A 201
A Road Map to Negotiating the Five Challenges
Appendix B 206
What Organizations Can Learn from How Women Leaders Negotiate the Five Challenges
Notes 209
Bibliography 219
Acknowledgments 229
About the Authors 231
Index 235
