Stanborough, Rebecca
Summary: Discover 25 women who shattered the glass ceiling, each in their own way. In politics, government, the business world, and more, these women show us that ambition, perserverance, and hard work go a long way.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Compass Point Books 2019
Copies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J920 STABaldwin, Brooke
Summary: "CNN news anchor Brooke Baldwin explores the phenomenon of "huddling," when women lean on one another--in politics, Hollywood, activism, the arts, sports, and everyday friendships--to provide each other support, empowerment, inspiration, and the strength to solve problems or enact meaningful change. Whether they are facing adversity (like workplace inequity or a global pandemic) or organizing...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Harper Business, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2021
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 650.1082 BALHaley, Nikki
Summary: "From the New York Times bestselling author of WITH ALL DUE RESPECT, Nikki Haley's sharply intimate and inspirational book celebrates the world's most iconic women leaders. "If you want something said, ask a man. If you want something done, ask a woman." --Margaret Thatcher. In the spirit of Thatcher's quote, Ambassador Nikki R. Haley offers inspiring examples of women who worked against...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Press, an imprint of St. Martin's Publishing Group 2022
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 320.082 HALGillard, Julia
Summary: "In conversation with some of the world's most powerful and interesting women, Women and Leadership explores gender bias and explores the barriers to women's participation in politics"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: The MIT Press 2021
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 158 GILChan, Claudia
Summary: From an inspiring voice in the movement for gender equality, a practical guide to achieving success through a new kind of leadership--rooted in purpose and activism for social change.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Da Capo Life Long 2017
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 158 CHASchnall, Marianne
Summary: "Journalist Marianne Schnall has gathered together the most insightful and thought-provoking reflections from her interviews with remarkable public figures, including Oprah Winfrey, Arianna Huffington, Kerry Washington, Natalie Portman, Sheryl Sandberg, Melinda Gates, Nancy Pelosi and Gloria Steinem. Their words of wisdom encourage you to know your power, use your voice, and be an agent of...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Tiller Press 2019
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 305.42 SCHKing, Michelle P.
Summary: "In the vein of #Girlboss and Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office, discover how to thrive at work from the director of inclusion at Netflix with this "passionate, practical roadmap for addressing inequality and finally making our workplaces work for women" (Arianna Huffington)"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Atria Books 2020
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 650.1082 KINSchriock, Stephanie
Summary: "For the past thirty-five years Emily's List has helped the campaigns of thousands of pro-choice Democratic women, but the hardest part has always been convincing more women to run. Then Donald Trump was elected, and something shifted into place. Americanwomen who were furious and frustrated were looking for a way to channel their outrage into action, united in proclaiming, "If that guy can get...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Dutton, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC 2021
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 320.082 SCHMenendez, Alicia
Summary: "Women are perceived as either strong and cold or weak and warm. An award-winning journalist and cohost of PBS's Amanpour and Company examines likability and empowers readers to reject an outdated image of leadership instead of reinventing themselves"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Harper Business 2019
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 305.4 MENBoorstin, Julia
Summary: "A groundbreaking, deeply reported work from CNBC's Julia Boorstin that reveals the key commonalities and characteristics that help top female leaders thrive as they innovate, grow businesses, and navigate crises--an essential resource for anyone in the workplace"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Avid Reader Press 2022
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 658.4 BOOClark, Marsha L.
Summary: "Embracing Your Power is a leadership book targeted to professionally minded women across all sectors. Women in for-profit, non-profit, education, healthcare, the military, religion, government--and homemakers--will benefit from Clark's unique advice. Because many of her valuable tools and resources are gender-neutral, male readers will also learn how to better work with and for women."--Dust...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Greenleaf Book Group Press 2021
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 658 CLASummary: Practical and candid, this book offers actionable steps to help Black women leaders create meaningful success. The reflections and recommendations of the contributors forge a critical and transformative analysis of race, gender, and higher education leadership. With insights from humanities, social sciences, art, and STEM, this essential resource helps to redefine the academy to meet the...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Wayne State University Press 2023