In the male-dominated echelon of educational leadership, many women feel alone in their struggle to succeed. This anthology presents a collection of powerful stories written by women whose backgrounds are as diverse as their leadership roles. Readers will discover a sense of community among the pages, as well as practical guidance on how to develop the skills and character to achieve success.
Readers will:
Learn about the challenges women leaders face in international education.
Study the real-life experiences of 10 women leaders and analyze the lessons learned from each unique story.
Gain self-reflection exercises and strategies to identify areas of growth.
Feel inspired to overcome gender barriers and pursue ongoing professional development.
Receive reproducible tools and templates to reinforce learning and self-reflection.
Contents:
Chapter 1: On Commitment and Empowerment—Elsa’s Story
Chapter 2: On Embracing Control and Knowing Your Worth—Michelle’s Story
Chapter 3: On Resilience and Courage—Debra’s Story
Chapter 4: On Imposter Syndrome and the Problem With Titles—Kimberly’s Story
Chapter 5: On Getting Unstuck and Redefining Success—Aleasha’s Story
Chapter 6: On Building Relationships and Blazing Trails—Pauline’s Story
Chapter 7: On Learning Self-Care—Francesca’s Story
Chapter 8: On the Benefits of Persistence and the Importance of Timing—Maya’s Story
Chapter 9: On Defying Limits and Leading From the Heart—Suzette’s Story
Chapter 10: Bringing It All Together