Women in Leadership : Contextual Dynamics and Boundaries, Second Edition

Since the 2011 publication of the first edition of Women in Leadership, a number of major historical events have impacted women's status as leaders. In virtually every context discussed in the original edition, women have made dramatic gains in attaining leadership roles and positions. Malala Yousafzai was the youngest women to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Hillary Clinton ran as the first woman for president of the United States. Marine Le Pen ran in the French presidential election. A record number of women served or continue to serve as prime ministers and presidents around the globe. Angela Merkel is set for a fourth term in office as the Chancellor of Germany. In Liberia, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf celebrated her 10th year as president, while in Brazil, former president Dilma Rousseff was impeached. Much more so now than in 2011, our rapidly changing environment in characterized by complexity, ambiguity and unpredictability, and the contexts in which such women exercise leadership are ever more critically important in shaping their leadership style. The second edition of Women in Leadership, then, is all the more relevant in its examinations of women's leadership from a contextual perspective: it identifies the demands, requirements, and boundaries within which women leaders function. Including all-new opening vignettes of extraordinary women leaders and fully updated referencing, it covers a variety of contexts including business organizations, politics, the media, sports, religion, education, arts and sciences, and the global stage. This book will be a go-to resource for students of leadership as well as seasoned leadership scholars. This 2nd edition is of interest to leadership and management practitioners, policy makers and consultants who wish to further their understanding of leadership in an ever-more turbulent world. Book jacket.