Description
Book SynopsisThe world is changing, and so must our understanding of leadership. Through the stories of trailblazing female leaders, discover what leadership can look like and how you can become a catalyst for change.
In Leading Our Way, renowned executive and author Gaia van der Esch shares an inspiring collection of leadership stories from seven iconic women around the world. Stories that explore new leadership models, concepts and tools, to inspire action and solve global challenges.
Featuring exclusive interviews with Christiana Figueres, Gitanjali Rao, Becky Sauerbrunn, Diane von Furstenberg, Tawakkol Karman, Comfort Ero and Gloria Steinem, this book examines key trends in leadership, and in how female leaders from across the globe are redefining its meaning, surfacing essential patterns and ideas to re-imagine our present and future. You'll find:
- In-depth discussions of how women - still heavily under-represented in leadership positions and debates
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements ix
About the Author xi
Introduction: Why Leadership, and Why Me? xiii
1 Optimism
Christiana Figueres 1
2 Curiosity
Gitanjali Rao 31
3 Consistency
Becky Sauerbrunn 59
4 Authenticity
Diane von Furstenberg 89
5 Freedom
Tawakkol Karman 119
6 Integrity
Comfort Ero 147
7 Circularity
Gloria Steinem 177
Conclusion: It Starts with Empathy 209
Index 223
