Women & Leadership

  • 4 Courses | 2h 11m 41s
  • 17 Books | 30h 14m
  • 8 Audiobooks | 50h 5m 37s
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Women leaders face unique challenges and opportunities. Learn how to lead effectively as a woman in today's workplace.

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Developing Women Leaders

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COURSES INCLUDED

Developing Women Leaders
Why do women still find it difficult to attain top leadership positions? In this course, you'll learn about barriers to women's advancement as leaders and ways to break through them.
8 videos | 42m has Assessment available Badge Certification PMI PDU
Leadership Insights on Developing Women Leaders
Barriers to leadership often affect women more than men. With these insights on likability versus competence, biases that favor males, networking, and self-limiting mindsets, women can overcome external and internal barriers to advancement.
7 videos | 24m available Badge
Leadercamp on-demand: Women in Leadership-Let's Move the Needle
While the trend indicates increased representation of women leaders across all levels since 2016, women still continue to be significantly underrepresented in leadership. It's critical to examine key challenges and best practices that organizations can adopt to increase women representation at leadership levels. But is that enough? Clearly not. Women leaders need to take charge of their growth by identifying their superpowers, finding sponsors, and networking. In this course, cofounder of eWOW and DEI evangelist Shweta Mogha focuses on these elements to ensure that women leaders carve their own path to success and have a seat at the table.
1 video | 52m has Assessment available Badge
Promoting a Diverse Leadership Culture, powered by MIT SMR
Through a collection of multiple articles, the authors share details pertaining to moving away from the "old boys' culture" in the finance sector and building a system that values empathy and competence.
5 videos | 12m has Assessment available Badge
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BOOKS INCLUDED

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MIT Sloan Management Review on Women & Leadership
In this collection of articles from MIT Sloan Management Review, you'll learn why the number of women in positions of authority are lacking in many companies, what can companies do to ensure a work environment free from sexual harassment, and more.
book Duration 27m book Authors By MIT Sloan Management Review

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MIT Sloan Management Review Article on Gender Discrimination Still Exists - Now What?
This article from MIT Sloan Management Review discusses how gender discrimination still exists and what to do about it.
book Duration 4m book Authors By Morela Hernandez

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MIT Sloan Management Review Article on Rationalizing Yourself Out of a Promotion
This article from MIT Sloan Management Review sets out to understand why and how women engage in rationalization processes to talk themselves out of jobs.
book Duration 3m book Authors By Morela Hernandez

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MIT Sloan Management Review Article on Why the Influence of Women on Boards Still Lags
This article from MIT Sloan Management Review talks about the limited influence of women of boards.
book Duration 6m book Authors By Deborah A. Henretta, Kimberly A. Whitler

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MIT Sloan Management Review Article on How Women Can Improve Their Venture Pitch Outcomes
In this article from MIT Sloan Management Review, learn how successful entrepreneurs are aware of potentially biased responses to their pitches and take control of the conversation.
book Duration 4m book Authors By Henrik Wesemann, Joakim Wincent, Malin Malmström

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MIT Sloan Management Review Article on Gender Diversity at the Board Level Can Mean Innovation Success
This article from MIT Sloan Management Review discusses how improving recruitment on corporate boards can boost innovation and creativity.
book Duration 8m book Authors By Boris Groysberg, J. Yo-Jud Cheng

BOOK SUMMARY

The Confidence Myth: Why Women Undervalue Their Skills and How to Get Over It
The Confidence Myth aims to help women overcome the fears that may stunt their careers and instead go for their goals in a practical and meaningful manner. In this Summary, we discuss the salient points of the book based on our interpretation of its contents.
book Duration 9m book Authors By Helene Lerner

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Leading from the Front: No-Excuse Leadership Tactics for Women
Leading from the Front presents powerful leadership strategies, designed to help women take control of all facets of their lives. In this Summary, we discuss the salient points of the book based on our interpretation of its contents.
book Duration 11m book Authors By Angie Morgan, Courtney Lynch

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Championing Women Leaders: Beyond Sponsorship
Examining the reasons why championing works and why it is so important for female executive development in particular, this book provides a user-friendly guide to develop workplace champions for female leaders in any organization.
book Duration 4h 18m book Authors By Kitty Chisholm, Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj

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Developing Women Leaders: A Guide for Men and Women in Organizations
Offering practical solutions drawn from current literature and the author's personal interviews with high-achievers in companies and universities, this book will help HR leaders and CEOs make informed decisions regarding leadership development for women.
book Duration 2h 56m book Authors By Anna Marie Valerio

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How Women Lead: 8 Essential Strategies Successful Women Know
Whether you're already in the leadership pipeline, contemplating your next career move, or are working to empower women in business, this book provides hard-won wisdom from women who have reached truly impressive heights in their careers.
book Duration 4h 19m book Authors By Laura Henderson, Sharon Hadary

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Mastering Your Inner Critic and 7 Other High Hurdles to Advancement: How the Best Women Leaders Practice Self-Awareness to Change What Really Matters
Filled with inspiring anecdotes from accomplished women at various stages in their careers, as well as proven strategies any woman can use in the workplace, this unique guide helps you confront your inner critic, face your hurdles head on, and achieve the goals that really matter to you.
book Duration 3h 41m book Authors By Susan Mackenty Brady

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LEAN IN: Women, Work and the Will To Lead
In Lean In, Sheryl Sandberg shares her insightful theories on women's empowerment and leadership, showing how women can deliver immense impact by making even small changes. In this Review, we discuss the salient points of the book based on our interpretation of its contents.
book Duration 5m book Authors By Sheryl Sandberg

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Dare: Straight Talk on Confidence, Courage, and Career for Women in Charge
Including insights and mentoring lessons from top women business leaders, this must-read book features straightforward, honest advice on gaining confidence, speaking up, finding mentors, learning to fail, building a network of allies, managing others, and more.
book Duration 3h 46m book Authors By Becky Blalock

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Beyond Happy: Women, Work, and Well-Being
Examining the challenges women face and presenting a simple yet powerful model for enhancing well-being that can both improve and transform lives, this helpful guide offers pathways to reducing stress, experiencing greater joy, and enduring family ties and relationships.
book Duration 2h 45m book Authors By Beth Cabrera

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Pushback: How Smart Women Ask--and Stand Up--for What They Want
Drawing on interviews with high-level leaders from Charles Schwab Investment Management, UPS, and Campbell's Soup, this insightful, timely book will help savvy women leverage their skills, promote themselves effectively, and fast track their careers.
book Duration 3h 17m book Authors By Selena Rezvani

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Kick Some Glass: 10 Ways Women Succeed at Work on Their Own Terms
Empowering you to break through your glass ceiling, this no-nonsense guide leads you toward understanding your context and uncovering what you really want, what your definition of success is, what your values are, and how to set the goals to reach your potential.
book Duration 3h 55m book Authors By Jennifer W. Martineau, Portia R. Mount
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AUDIOBOOKS INCLUDED

AUDIOBOOK SUMMARY

LEAN IN: Women, Work and the Will To Lead
In Lean In, Sheryl Sandberg shares her insightful theories on women's empowerment and leadership, showing how women can deliver immense impact by making even small changes. In this Review, we discuss the salient points of the book based on our interpretation of its contents.
audiobook Duration 9m 51s audiobook Authors By Sheryl Sandberg

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Breaking Through 'Bitch:' How Women Can Shatter Stereotypes and Lead Fearlessly
This audio edition takes an innovative, sometimes controversial approach, using stories from executives at the highest corporate levels to show how women can hone their innate skills, rise to the top, and be effective, outstanding leaders.
audiobook Duration 4h 36m 20s audiobook Authors By Carol Vallone Mitchell

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How Remarkable Women Lead: The Breakthrough Model for Work and Life
In this audio edition, Joanna Barsh and Susie Cranston reveal their remarkable discoveries about what drives and sustains successful women leaders.
audiobook Duration 9h 1m 54s audiobook Authors By Geoffrey Lewis, Joanna Barsh, Susie Cranston

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How Women Lead: The 8 Essential Strategies Successful Women Know
This audio edition gives women the information they need to become high-potential leaders but don't get in business school: how to build a career on their own terms, gain the critical business-management skills needed to advance, and advocate successfully for themselves.
audiobook Duration 8h 6m 5s audiobook Authors By Laura Henderson, Sharon Hadary

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Women of Influence: A Leadership Guide for Business Professionals
This audio edition gives you the concepts and confidence to lead regardless of generation, gender, or personality. Read by the author.
audiobook Duration 8h 19m 30s audiobook Authors By Dawn Jones

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Kick Some Glass: 10 Ways Women Succeed at Work on Their Own Terms
This audio edition will help you uncover who you truly are and approach your professional life in ways that are authentic and most meaningful to you - and no one else.
audiobook Duration 6h 26m 25s audiobook Authors By Jennifer W. Martineau, Portia R. Mount

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Vital Voices: The Power of Women Leading Change Around the World
Through the firsthand accounts of trail-blazing leaders, this audio edition introduces unforgettable, inspiring women who are shaping our world.
audiobook Duration 6h 40m 13s audiobook Authors By Alyse Nelson

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Pushback: How Smart Women Ask--and Stand Up--for What They Want
This audio edition is a timely resource for savvy women who want to leverage their skills, promote themselves effectively, and fast track their careers.
audiobook Duration 6h 45m 19s audiobook Authors By Lois P. Frankel, Selena Rezvani
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SKILL BENCHMARKS INCLUDED

Leading Yourself
Landing that management role is quite an accomplishment and you should be proud of yourself. But it's just the beginning your leadership journey. Successfully maintaining and growing a leadership career means developing yourself as well as your team. It's a career-long path of learning and self-discovery. In this Leading Yourself Unit benchmark, you'll be able to assess your current learning and growth mindset, and get a glimpse of areas in which you can develop further self-awareness and self-improvement. This benchmark evaluates your understanding of this topic. Being aware of potential knowledge gaps allows you to better understand your current competency and areas for improvement, so you can find suitable content and curate your own learning path. The courses recommended at the end of this benchmark can help you fill potential gaps in your knowledge.
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