Developing Women Leaders: A Guide for Men and Women in Organizations

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Developing Women Leaders answers the question “How do we best develop women leaders?” with practical solutions drawn from current literature and the author’s personal interviews with high-achievers in major US companies and universities.Presents research-based, practical solutions to help people in organizations develop talented womenDescribes what organizations and individuals need to know about leadership competencies, personality, and leadership stylesExplains gender-related issues that affect the behaviors of both women and men at workIntegrates first-hand accounts by high-achieving women and men from major US companies and universities about their leadership experiencesSeparate chapters addressed to CEOs and Human Resource executives, managers, and women offer practical suggestions to implement in their organizations, using examples from some \'best practice\' companiesHas relevance across the range of all organizations including Fortune 500 companies, academic institutions, non-profit organizations and small businessesHas significance for every aspect of society – business, government, law, families, careers, and healthAbout the AuthorAnna Marie Valerio, Ph.D., President of Executive Leadership Strategies, LLC, is a consultant specializing in executive coaching and leadership development. Her areas of expertise also include individual assessment, women’s leadership, and performance management. Her book, Executive Coaching: A Guide for the HR Professional, co-authored with Robert J. Lee and published by Wiley/Pfeiffer, is a practical guide about coaching and how to use it in organizations. Anna Marie has made numerous presentations at professional conferences and can be reached via her website, http://www.executiveleadershipstrategies.com.Series Editor:Steven G. Rogelberg, Ph.D., is Professor and Director of Organizational Science at the University of North Carolina Charlotte. He is a prolific and nationally recognized scholar. He is the current Editor of Journal of Business and Psychology. Besides his academic work, he founded and/or led three successful talent management consulting organizations/units.