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There is an increasing need to understand how women will prioritize or integrate the many roles and possibilities now available to them. This book looks at the fundamental pressures that influence the career and personal life decisions that high-achieving women make.

Table of Contents

Preface xi

Acknowledgments xv

The Authors xix

Introduction: Standing at the Crossroads 1

Part One: Five Themes for High-Achieving Women

1. Acting Authentically 17

2. Making Connections 39

3. Controlling Your Destiny 72

4. Achieving Wholeness 111

5. Gaining Self-Clarity 136

Part Two: Next Steps for High-Achieving Women

6. Growing Through Life Experience 163

7. What Can Organizations Do? 189

Appendix: The Research Design 217

References 225

Index 231

About the Center for Creative Leadership 239

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      Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Publication Date: 12/06/2002
      ISBN13: 9780787955700, 978-0787955700
      ISBN10: 0787955701
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      Advice on careers and achieving success Gender studies: women and girls

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      There is an increasing need to understand how women will prioritize or integrate the many roles and possibilities now available to them. This book looks at the fundamental pressures that influence the career and personal life decisions that high-achieving women make.

      Table of Contents

      Preface xi

      Acknowledgments xv

      The Authors xix

      Introduction: Standing at the Crossroads 1

      Part One: Five Themes for High-Achieving Women

      1. Acting Authentically 17

      2. Making Connections 39

      3. Controlling Your Destiny 72

      4. Achieving Wholeness 111

      5. Gaining Self-Clarity 136

      Part Two: Next Steps for High-Achieving Women

      6. Growing Through Life Experience 163

      7. What Can Organizations Do? 189

      Appendix: The Research Design 217

      References 225

      Index 231

      About the Center for Creative Leadership 239

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