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kilinandi's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
3.0
Interesting for those who've just started their journey to equality. Otherwise quite boring
julescooper's review against another edition
4.0
Such an interesting and inspiring read. Would highly recommend to anyone
jayraams's review against another edition
5.0
This is a very well written and thought out book, though I am sure the title will put some men off I think regardless of gender everyone should read this book, it will definitely make you think.
Whether or not you believe women in your life are inspired to be leaders you should read this book, many a parent has accidentally crushed a girls dream before they have even had them.
But what I have learnt from this book is that there can be change and it's worth fighting for the set at the table.
Whether or not you believe women in your life are inspired to be leaders you should read this book, many a parent has accidentally crushed a girls dream before they have even had them.
But what I have learnt from this book is that there can be change and it's worth fighting for the set at the table.
aklev13's review against another edition
5.0
Really interesting and insightful and at times disheartening. I didnt expect this book to be as scientifically grounded as it was. It did an awesome job at blending existing research with the present interviews and it was great to read an example of qualitative research in action. I highly recommend.
etherealsuju's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
gbatts's review against another edition
3.0
Quite an enjoyable read with a diverse range of leadership experiences.
essjay1's review against another edition
3.0
The audiobook was not great - I would have preferred it had been read by the authors. The content is interesting.
henrymarlene's review against another edition
5.0
Leadership is a funny thing. It is sometimes the best opportunity in the world, and sometimes it is also the poisoned chalice. To lead is difficult enough as a woman, but to be recognised as a leader in such a role is both rewarding and brutal. Julia Gillard and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala wrote ”Women and Leadership: Real Lives, Real Lessons” as a sharing of their experiences as leaders, and as a culmination of stories from fellow women in leadership roles. There is some theory, some research references, but the majority of this book is in their own words, and in the words of other women leaders who have been challenged by the influence of gender.
This book was the response to why aren’t there books on men and their struggles in leadership. The eight hypotheses Gillard and Okonjo-Iweala posed were simple and essential. They reflected on the need to be aware of what is happening, rather than be afraid of what is ahead. And these hypotheses and reasonings struck a chord with my own work career. “How a woman acts as a leader is not the causal factor. She is being marked down simply because she is a woman” – sexism still exists loud and clear, and the example from Michelle Bachelt (UN High Commissioner for Human Right) sadly resonated with me, where male colleagues would repeat what she had said and receive commendations, while her exact outline moments before was ignored. And sadly the ‘special place in hell’ does exist in some workplace: I too encourage all women to support each other and remember that female leaders are scarce, we all have different strengths and weaknesses so support each others ‘inevitable imperfections’, and if you can’t help the progress of another woman, never block it.
The words of Christine Lagarde (first female President, European Central Bank) reaffirmed the power of women, when the gender lens clouded the judgement her leadership: ”I say, ‘Sod off! I not working with you. If you don’t like me because I am a woman, or you won’t work in partnership with me because I am a woman, I’m off! I will find better’.“ We will , and we do.
This book was the response to why aren’t there books on men and their struggles in leadership. The eight hypotheses Gillard and Okonjo-Iweala posed were simple and essential. They reflected on the need to be aware of what is happening, rather than be afraid of what is ahead. And these hypotheses and reasonings struck a chord with my own work career. “How a woman acts as a leader is not the causal factor. She is being marked down simply because she is a woman” – sexism still exists loud and clear, and the example from Michelle Bachelt (UN High Commissioner for Human Right) sadly resonated with me, where male colleagues would repeat what she had said and receive commendations, while her exact outline moments before was ignored. And sadly the ‘special place in hell’ does exist in some workplace: I too encourage all women to support each other and remember that female leaders are scarce, we all have different strengths and weaknesses so support each others ‘inevitable imperfections’, and if you can’t help the progress of another woman, never block it.
The words of Christine Lagarde (first female President, European Central Bank) reaffirmed the power of women, when the gender lens clouded the judgement her leadership: ”I say, ‘Sod off! I not working with you. If you don’t like me because I am a woman, or you won’t work in partnership with me because I am a woman, I’m off! I will find better’.“ We will , and we do.