As women move into leadership and managerial positions in record numbers, there is an increasing need to understand how they will prioritize and integrate the many new roles and possibilities available to them.
| Author | Marian N. Ruderman and Patricia J. Ohlott |
|---|---|
| ISBN | 0-7879-5570-1 |
| Publisher | Jossey-Bass |
This book, based on extensive research, looks at the fundamental pressures that influence the career and personal decisions high-achieving women make, and identifies strategies for adapting to the many demands that both challenge and enhance their lives.
| Preface | vi |
| Acknowledgments | xv |
| The Authors | xix |
| Introduction: Standing at the Crossroads | 1 |
| Part One: Five Themes for High-Achieving Women | |
| 1. Acting Authentically | 17 |
| 2. Making Connections | 39 |
| 3. Controlling Your Destiny | 72 |
| 4. Achieving Wholeness | 111 |
| 5. Gaining Self-Clarity | 136 |
| Part Two: Next Steps for High-Achieving Women | 7 |
| 6. Growing Through Life Experience | 163 |
| 7. What Can Organizations Do? | 189 |
| Appendix: The Research Design | 217 |
| References | 225 |
| Index | 231 |
| About the Center for Creative Leadership | 239 |
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