The Secret Stairs: Avoiding the Broken Corporate Ladder. An Alternative Path for Women in Leadership.

By Dr. Diana James PhD.

The traditional corporate ladder is broken -- and women are the ones being asked to climb it, rung by missing rung. Dr. James, a seasoned executive and pioneering leadership researcher, challenges the outdated narrative of advancement and introduces a transformative framework for women to rise -- without sacrificing their authenticity, ambition, or well-being. Drawing from over 30 years of corporate leadership and the results of her groundbreaking research, Dr. James reveals why the conventional path to leadership is failing women, and what they can do instead

Readers will learn why the corporate ladder is not just broken -- it was never built with women in mind. Sharing her personal experiences and the stories of the women in her research, she highlights both the hidden obstacles and the powerful internal shifts that enable women to climb higher with courage and confidence.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FVC9L3FX
• ISBN13: 9798268037043
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"