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Women as Transformational Leaders [2 volumes]: From Grassroots to Global Interests (Women and Careers in Management)

Women as Transformational Leaders [2 volumes]: From Grassroots to Global Interests (Women and Careers in Management)

by Michele A. Paludi (Editor), Breena E. Coates (Editor)

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    Hardcover 2011

    $118.09
Synopsis

This compilation of scholarly reviews and personal reflections on women and leadership styles focuses on multicultural and organizational issues-empowering information that female leaders can use to break through the glass ceiling.


* Contributions from 49 distinguished academic scholars describe research findings and present personal reflections on leadership styles

* Bibliographies follow each scholarly chapter

* An index provides quick access to topics discussed in scholarly chapters

* Appendices include women in leadership organizations, institutes, and graduate programs

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Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 567
 Publisher: Praeger Publishers Inc
Published: 22 Sep 2011
ISBN 10: 0313386528
ISBN 13: 9780313386527
Book Overview: A majority of successful women defined leadership in terms of being effective listeners and communicators, facilitating collaboration and change, and mentoring and empowering others. Is this why female leaders are becoming common at the top levels of effective organizations across society, including business, education, government, religious institutions, and the military?

Media Reviews
This two-volume set offers a timely collection on the topic of women as leaders, providing scholarly research as well as personal accounts of women leaders in many different economic sectors in the U.S. and across the globe. . . . A valuable addition to the literature on leadership and women studies. Summing Up: Highly recommended. - Choice
Author Bio

Michele A. Paludi is president of Human Resources Management Solutions and participating faculty at Union Graduate College, Schenectady, NY. Paludi is series editor for Praeger's Women's Psychology and Women and Careers in Management and is the Elihu Root Peace Fund Professor in Women's Studies at Hamilton College, Clinton, NY.

Breena E. Coates is chair of the Department of Management, College of Business and Public Administration, California State University, San Bernardino, CA.