Enlightened Power: How Women are Transforming the Practice of Leadership

Book Overview

How are women transforming the practice of leadership in the 21st century? Enlightened Power is a first-of-a-kind book that answers this question--and forever changes the traditional notions involving women in leadership. The book features the accumulated wisdom of 40 influential men and women who represent the most compelling voices in the field, including: Dynamic business leaders such as Eileen Fisher (founder, Eileen Fisher, Inc.), Barbara Corcoran (founder and chairman, The Corcoran Group), and Pat Mitchell (president and CEO, PBS) Trailblazing women from other arenas such as politics (Ambassador Swanee Hunt), the military (Rear Admiral Deborah A. Loewer, USN), and sports (U.S. Olympian Marilyn King) Renowned thought leaders such as Riane Eisler, Rayona Sharpnack, Sally Helgesen, Peggy Klaus, Bruce Patton, Nancy J. Adler, and Gail Evans Leading-edge academics, activists, executives, entrepreneurs, and practitioners

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 078797787X
• ISBN13: 9780787977870
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Length: 576 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.9" x 6.2" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

Wide variety means relevant content

From David Gergen's foreward through Pat Mitchell's afterward, Enlightened Power forces us to contemplate the many traits that women bring to leadership positions and how they relate to our own roles as leaders. Whether you're working in corporate America or as an entrepreneur, you'll find guidance, insight and inspiration from the many contributers to this tome on women and leadership. Of particular interest to me were Kira Hower's chapter on "Influencing for Impact," and Karen Stephenson's chapter on "The Art and Science of Human Knowledge Networks." But, with such a wide variety of voices, I'm sure no matter where you are in your career, you will find articles that address your issues - that's the beauty of pulling together a number of different voices and viewpoints.

The Comprehensive Manual On Women and Leadership

This book is a wonderful addition to anyone's personal or professional library, advancing the timely discussion on women, leadership and achievement with essays from David Gergen, Pat Mitchell, Peggy Klaus, Karen Stephenson, Pat Schaffer, Eileen Fisher...all with kernels of wisdom on women, leadership, and the effects that women have had on leaders. Take a look at the introduction by Lin Coughlin, Chief Administrative Office at Cendant, and the essay by Ellen Winguard, Executive Coach...for a good overview of the messages in the book. But the most wonderful thing about Enlightened Power is its very personalized stories and words of wisdom from each contributor. This is the perfect gift, and an inspiration to all.

A comprehensive, must-have for every woman leader

Enlightened Power feels like the most comprehensive book ever written on women and leadership. It provides perspective on leadership from over 40 successful women, allowing the reader to find infinite ways to reinforce their leadership behaviors or learn new ways to accelerate their skill level. Each of the chapters is unique, so as to allow for multiple learnings and reference points.

This lifts the paradigm of Women and Leadership!

I have been looking for an answer to the question of how women have influenced leadership for such a long time and this book is it! You learn how to lead without power and control, dominance, and just to be a more effective, and influential leader...from people like David Gergen, Peggy Klaus, Rayona Sharpnack, Barbara Corcoran, Eileen Fisher (the designer).

Insightful, Practical, and Thought Provoking

Anyone who lives or works with high functioning, hard working women (which I do) will recognize them and the anecdotes offered in Englightened Power. They are spirited, highly committed to their causes, and passionate about making a difference in their worlds-- academic, corporate and public service. And these organizations are lucky to have them.