Leading women (Adams Media Corporation)

Now is the time...Stop waiting around for the career--and life--that you desire and start taking the reins! Leading Women shows you how to claim power and respect, conquer your internal barriers, and change the world żeby helping other women do the same. Featuring stories from twenty nationally acclaimed female leaders, this empowering guide offers real-life advice for breaking free of the predetermined roles in the business world and life. These powerful women describe what it's like to go beyond one's comfort zone, hold their own in a male-dominated environment, and take control of the situations that keep many women from achieving their goals. From Yahoo! Inc. CEO Marissa Mayer's determination to build credibility as both a leader and a new mother to New York Times bestselling author M. Bridget Cook's struggles after years of abuse, their insight will help you embrace your purpose, seize important opportunities, and overcome any obstacle that comes your way. With the guidance of these influential, resourceful leaders, you'll maximize your personal power, exceed your business goals, and establish a network designed to support your fellow careerwomen.