How remarkable women lead : the breakthrough model for work and life

Barsh, Joanna. (Author). Cranston, Susie. (Added Author). Lewis, Geoffrey. (Added Author).

Summary: Examines successful women in leadership roles, and discusses the five fundamental elements of the "centered leadership," model--meaning, framing, connecting, engaging, and energizing--with anecdotes about women CEOs and other females working in leadership positions.

Record details

ISBN: 9780307461704 (pbk.)
ISBN: 030746170X (pbk.)
Physical Description: print
xxvii, 355 p. ; 21 cm.
Edition: 1st pbk. ed.
Publisher: New York : Crown Business, 2011.

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Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

The Amazing Women Leaders -- Foreword to the Paperback Edition: The Journey Continuesp -- Introduction: Journey to the Center -- pt. 1. Meaning -- It All Begins with Meaning -- Your Own Happiness Equation -- Start with Your Strengths -- A Sense of Purpose -- Dreamcatcher -- pt. 2. Framing -- A Matter of Framing -- The Practice of Optimism -- Moving On -- Ready for Change -- The Journey, Not the Destination -- pt. 3. Connecting -- A Path to Belonging -- Your Organization as Family -- Reciprocity Forms Relationships -- The Tapestry You Weave -- On the Shoulders of Sponsors -- Member of the Tribe -- pt. 4. Engaging -- Crossing the Line -- Stand Up, Speak Up -- Make Your Own Luck -- Take the Step -- Weathering the Heights -- pt. 5. Energizing Energy in Your Toolkit -- For a Quick Recovery -- Experience of Flow -- Boundless Energy -- Conclusion: Time for Action -- Methodology -- Our Research Survey -- Acknowledgments -- Notes -- Index.