{"product_id":"vital-voices-9781118184776","title":"Vital Voices","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow women around the world are leading powerful change       Women's progress is global progress.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e#8 \u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Best Seller (Hardcover Nonfiction)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“In this compelling new book, Alyse Nelson shares the stories of the remarkable women who have motivated her work at Vital Voices. For anyone who wants our world to live up to the promises of the twenty-first century, look no further than these determined agents of change for blueprints on courageous leadership.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Bill Clinton, 42nd President of the United States\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e “This timely book tells the story of a movement that is transforming our world and of an organization—Vital Voices—is clearing the path. Its message is about more than equality, it's about leadership, justice, and hearing those who in prior generations possessed only a single right—to remain silent. If you are looking for inspiration about what is possible, and for a challenge about what is still necessary, here is your guide.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Madeleine K. Albright, former U.S. Secretary of State\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“I have been humbled and inspired throughout my life by the determination of African women and women in other parts of the developing world who are committed to bettering their families and their communities. The power and possibility of women's leadership are captured in this book's innovative model. There has never been a more fitting time for the world to embrace a new brand of leadership by embracing the power and possibility of women worldwide.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—H.E. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of Liberia and 2011 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“From the poorest villages to the highest government offices, women are leading the way in tackling humanity's biggest challenges. Alyse Nelson's \u003ci\u003eVital Voices\u003c\/i\u003e imagines what's possible if we can fully tap the unique leadership potential of all women and girls. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in building a better world.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Melinda French Gates, co-chair, Bill \u0026amp; Melinda Gates Foundation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Over the next 25 years, nothing will do more to build a more peaceful, more prosperous, and more sustainable world than the empowerment of women and girls. As an innovative and collaborative leader, Vital Voices is making a profound and lasting difference for the better, as the stories in this book clearly demonstrate.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Muhtar Kent, chairman and CEO, The Coca-Cola Company\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“This powerful book tells the story of a pioneering organization and shows us what is possible when we invest in transformational leaders—from dissidents to entrepreneurs, these women motivate us and change lives.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Tina Brown, editor-in-chief, \u003ci\u003eNewsweek \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Daily Beast\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eVital Voices\u003c\/i\u003e is a vital read. The world is changing and in the places where the most progress is happening, women are leading the charge. Alyse Nelson empirically states the case that when women are given opportunities, they seize them and ignite positive changes in their communities and even their countries. At a time of such universal economic uncertainty, investing in women can make all of the difference.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Lisa Ling, executive producer and host, \u003ci\u003eOur America\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword ix\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eby \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003ethe Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton, Founder, Vital Voices\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 A Driving Force or Sense of Mission 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroduced by the Honorable Michelle Bachelet\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Strong Roots in the Community 39\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroduced by Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 An Ability to Connect Across Lines That Divide 83\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroduced by Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Bold Ideas and Bold Action 125\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroduced by Diane von Furstenberg\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Paying it Forward 171\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroduced by Ambassador Melanne Verveer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion: Leadership is a Journey, Not a Destination 207\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroduced by Sally Field\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfterword 223\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eby Susan Ann Davis and Bobbie Greene McCarthy, Chair and Vice-Chair, Board of Directors, Vital Voices\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional Information on the Women Featured in \u003ci\u003eVital Voices \u003c\/i\u003e225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 265\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49406840209751,"sku":"9781118184776","price":18.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781118184776.jpg?v=1730497299","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/vital-voices-9781118184776","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}