Overcome the unique challenges that women face at work.If you read nothing else on women and leadership, read this book. We've chosen a new selection of current and classic Harvard Business Review articles that will help you understand the barriers holding women back, ensure their voices are heard, and create a path forward for aspiring female leaders.This book will inspire you to:Challenge stereotypes about women's leadership and visionRoot out bias in organizational processes, from hiring to promotionPractice inclusive leadership, especially in male-dominated industriesEmbed sponsorship into leadership developmentInvest in on-the-job learning opportunitiesWork collaboratively to drive changeThis collection of articles includes "How to Close the Gender Gap," by Colleen Ammerman and Boris Groysberg; "Make Yourself Heard," an interview with Deborah Tannen by Amy Bernstein, Sarah Green Carmichael, and Nicole Torres; "Women and the Vision Thing," by Herminia Ibarra and Otilia Obodaru; "Stop Telling Women They Have Impostor Syndrome," by Ruchika T. Malhotra and Jodi-Ann Burey; "Dig, Bridge, Collectively Act," by Tina Opie and Beth A. Livingston; "The Memo Every Woman Keeps in Her Desk," by Kathleen Reardon; "How Women Can Get Comfortable Playing Politics at Work," by Lisa Zigarmi, Julie Diamond, and Lesli Mones; "What's Really Holding Women Back?," by Robin J. Ely and Irene Padavic; "The Secrets of Successful Female Networkers," by Harvard Business Review; "How to Do Sponsorship Right," by Herminia Ibarra; "Achieve DEI Goals Without DEI Programs," by Frank Dobbin and Alexandra Kalev; "Does the Tech Industry Need a Reboot?," an interview with Telle Whitney by Alison Beard; "Are You Taking on Too Many Non-Promotable Tasks?," by Linda Babcock, Brenda Peyser, Lise Vesterlund, and Laurie Weingart; and "How Women Can Win in the Workplace," by Kweilin Ellingrud, Lareina Yee, and María del Mar Martínez.HBR's 10 Must Reads are definitive collections of classic ideas, practical advice, and essential thinking from the pages of Harvard Business Review. Exploring topics like disruptive innovation, emotional intelligence, and new technology in our ever-evolving world, these books empower any leader to make bold decisions and inspire others.This Updated and Expanded edition features new, breakthrough articles, additional short-form pieces, and a detailed discussion guide to give you and your team the tools you need for sustained success.
