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Book SynopsisPlan your path to leadership with insight from real women at the top In Real Women, Real Leadership, twenty-four women leaders describe their personal journeys to the top, providing deep insight and a fascinating perspective on making it as a woman in the male-dominated business environment. They discuss their experiences and offer guidance on topics such as balancing family and career, building alliances, mentoring and being mentored, and overcoming obstacles in the business world which is still dominated by men in the senior levels of management. Drawn from a range of industries including higher education, technology, law, the military, politics, the media, and more, these stories provide the details that every ambitious woman needs to know. You''ll learn which skills, attributes, and relationships served these women best, how they overcame the obstacles thrown into their paths, and the people they credit as instrumental along the way. A self-assessment chapter help
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“There is much to be learned from Hurley and Shumway, who let successful women leaders do their talking for them”. (PQ Magazine, October 2015)
“this is a fascinating book….it will be a pity if the book is not widely read” (Professional Manager, January 2016)
Table of ContentsForeword vii
Acknowledgments xi
Preface xiii
Note from Kathy Hurley 1
1 Leadership Journey: Skill or Personal Mission? 7
2 Inspires and Motivates Others 13
3 Takes Initiative 41
4 Displays High Integrity and Honesty 71
5 Builds Relationships 95
6 Collaboration and Teamwork 113
7 Drive for Results 133
8 Develops Strategic Perspective 151
Appendices Leadership Self-Assessment 155
A Study in Leadership 165
Resources 171
About the Editors 185
Index 187
