Download or read book Women Navigating Adversity written by Sue Mackey and published by Danforth Book Distribution. This book was released on 2007 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Women are no strangers to confronting challenges and overcoming obstacles in their lives. From climbing out of acute poverty, to raising children alone with a husband off at war, to recovering from a failed business, to escaping from under the thumb of an abusive relationship, Women Navigating Adversity by Sue Mackey explores the myriad of ways in which women find the means to conquer situations that threaten to destroy their lives.
Download or read book Navigating Adversity written by Rodger Ruge and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-02 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wellness has been defined in broad strokes for centuries - until now. This book clarifies a holistic perspective of what it means to be healthy while revealing common roadblocks to resilience and the resources needed to resist each one. Using personal stories and a diverse array of peer-reviewed behavioral, psychological, and organizational research, the authors present an evidence-based model for building physical, psychological, cognitive, emotional, financial, spiritual, social, and professional capital. This tactical approach to self-care is a lifelong resource that first responders can call upon so that when critical incidents occur, they are prepared to Navigate Adversity.
Download or read book Women and Leadership in Higher Education written by Karen A. Longman and published by IAP. This book was released on 2014-09-01 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Women and Leadership in Higher Education is the first volume in a new series of books (Women and Leadership: Research, Theory, and Practice) that will be published in upcoming years to inform leadership scholars and practitioners. This book links theory, research, and practice of women’s leadership in various higher education contexts and offers suggestions for future leadership development strategies. This volume focuses on the field of higher education, particularly within the context of the United States—a sector that serves a majority of students at all degree levels who are women, yet lacks parity by women in senior leadership roles. The book’s fifteen chapters present both hard facts regarding the current demographic realities within higher education and fresh thinking about how progress can and must be made in order for U.S. higher education to benefit from the perspectives of women at the senior leadership table. The book’s opening section provides data and analysis in addressing “The State of Women and Leadership in Higher Education”; the second section offers descriptions of three effective models for women’s leadership development at the national and institutional levels; the third section draws from recent research to present “Women’s Experiences and Contributions in Higher Education Leadership.” The book concludes with five shorter chapters written by current and former college and university presidents who offer “Lessons from the Trenches” for the benefit of those who follow. In short, the thesis of the book is that our world is changing; higher education collectively, as well as institutions of all types, must change. Bringing more women into leadership is critical to the goal of moving our society and world forward in healthier ways.
Download or read book Empowered Women Navigating Entrepreneurship Health and Work Life Balance written by Cassandra Fenyk and published by Fenyk Enterprises LLC. This book was released on 2023-05-30 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Empowered Women: Navigating Entrepreneurship, Health, and Work-Life Balance is a transformative guidebook that empowers women to conquer the world of business while prioritizing their health and achieving a fulfilling work-life balance. In Chapter 1, "The Journey Begins: Defying Stereotypes and Embracing Entrepreneurship," readers are introduced to the concept of women entrepreneurs and the challenges they face in a male-dominated business world. Inspiring stories of successful women entrepreneurs who have shattered glass ceilings serve as beacons of inspiration, emphasizing the importance of self-belief, determination, and resilience in pursuing entrepreneurial dreams. Chapter 2, "Mind, Body, and Business: Prioritizing Health and Fitness," recognizes the significance of maintaining physical and mental well-being for entrepreneurial success. Practical strategies for integrating exercise and healthy habits into a busy schedule are provided, highlighting the correlation between fitness, productivity, and overall happiness. In Chapter 3, "Balancing Act: Finding Harmony Between Work and Life," the common challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in achieving work-life balance are addressed. Readers will discover practical tips for managing time effectively, setting boundaries, and avoiding burnout, along with the importance of pursuing hobbies, self-care, and quality time with loved ones. Chapter 4, "The Power of Networking: Building Strong Connections," emphasizes the importance of building a supportive network of like-minded individuals. Insights into effective networking strategies for women entrepreneurs are shared, along with inspiring examples of women who have leveraged networking to propel their businesses forward. Chapter 5, "Navigating the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem: Overcoming Obstacles," examines the unique obstacles faced by women entrepreneurs in accessing funding and resources. The chapter highlights initiatives and organizations that support and empower women in business, encouraging the pursuit of alternative funding options and fostering a spirit of collaboration. Chapter 6, "Sustaining Success: Strategies for Growth and Adaptation," delves into the concept of continuous growth and adaptation in entrepreneurial endeavors. It explores innovative approaches to scaling a business while maintaining work-life balance and features inspiring stories of women entrepreneurs who have successfully navigated through different stages of business growth. Chapter 7, "Cultivating Resilience: Embracing Challenges and Failures," addresses the inevitability of setbacks and failures in the entrepreneurial journey. The chapter encourages resilience and highlights the valuable lessons learned from challenges. It also shares personal stories of women entrepreneurs who have turned failures into stepping stones for success. Chapter 8, "Empowering the Next Generation: Mentorship and Paying It Forward," emphasizes the importance of mentorship in empowering aspiring women entrepreneurs. It discusses ways to give back and support the next generation of women in business, inspiring women entrepreneurs to become mentors and role models for others. In the conclusion, "Embrace Your Potential, Create Your Path," readers are reminded of the key lessons and takeaways from the book. They are encouraged to embrace their potential, overcome obstacles, and create fulfilling lives as entrepreneurs. The book aims to inspire readers to believe in themselves and pursue their dreams with confidence and determination.
Download or read book Arrive and Thrive 7 Impactful Practices for Women Navigating Leadership written by Susan MacKenty Brady and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2022-04-12 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly Bestseller From three of today’s top women leaders in business and academia—seven essential practices for thriving professionally. Women who arrive at the top should be able to thrive at the top. Instead they’re judged lucky to survive—even more so with pandemic-era pressures overwhelming their already busy family and professional lives. What if there was a way you could flourish in a senior leadership role as your best self, inspire excellence in your team channeling your own wellbeing and, at the same time, lead a highly fulfilled life? There is—and Arrive and Thrive shows you how. This timely and practice-driven guide reveals 7 practices you can use to thrive as you rise to positions of greater responsibility, risk, and reward—and empower others along the way. Powered by the latest research, boots-on-the-ground experience, and advice from 24 of the world's most successful leaders, the book captures seven practices that help you understand and leverage your unique personal powers so you can thrive in leadership. Three of today’s top women leaders in business and academia, the authors hail from very different worlds—each brings a different career path, focus of experience and personal point of view to the conversation. From their experiences, you’ll learn to make the best choices for yourself, your team, your industry, and your community.
Download or read book Women Navigating Educational Leadership written by Jana L. Carlisle and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2023-12-14 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book draws on insights from 37 women leaders, collected from 2020 to 2022, around women's experiences with gender and racial bias, resilience, social justice, and leadership strategies and challenges. The respondents possess different educational backgrounds, reflect different ethnic, racial and age groups, and inhabit varied roles and organizations, from public school districts, charter school networks, graduate schools of education, and partner/support organizations. Jana L. Carlisle responds to the underrepresentation of women in education leadership positions and the complicated and veiled routes women must take to ascend to leadership, and proposes the most applicable models, standards, strategies, and supports vital to women educational leaders.
Download or read book African ocean stewardship Navigating ocean conservation and sustainable marine and coastal resource management in africa written by Jaco Barendse and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2023-08-01 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Resilience written by Lisa Lisson and published by ECW Press. This book was released on 2017-10-17 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An inspiring book for readers of Sheryl Sandberg and Arlene Dickinson Lisa LissonÕs life seemed perfect: she had married her high school sweetheart, applied her marketing degree to a position at FedEx Express Canada, and risen to become a vice president (and would ultimately become president) of the company. One night, after putting their four children to bed, her husband, Patrick, marvelled that their lives seemed perfectly happy. Just a few hours later, everything changed. One moment Lisa was sleeping beside Patrick, and the next, she was kneeling on the floor beside his unconscious body frantically administering CPR. Patrick had had a massive heart attack and was in a coma, and the doctors were blunt: there was no hope. But for the next two years, Lisa stood by his side and awaited a miracle, while continuing to balance life as a high-powered executive and mother of four. Part leadership guide, part memoir of loss, and part personal empowerment primer on how to achieve your goals no matter what the universe throws at you, Resilience is an inspirational story about how to rise to the top in a manÕs world, triumph over adversity, lead a fulfilling life, and live each day with purpose and gratitude.
Download or read book Black Women Navigating the Doctoral Journey written by Sharon Fries-Britt and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-09-27 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the increasing focus on the critical importance of mentoring in advancing Black women students from graduation to careers in academia, this book identifies and considers the peer mentoring contexts and conditions that support Black women student success in higher education. This edited collection focuses on Black women students primarily at the doctoral level and how they have retained each other through their educational journey, emphasizing how they navigated this season of educational changes given COVID and racial unrest. Chapters illuminate what minoritized women students have done to mentor each other to navigate unwelcome campus environments laden with identity politics and other structural barriers. Shining a light on systemic structures in place that contribute to Black women’s alienation in the academy, this book unpacks implications for interactions and engagement with faculty as advisors and mentors. An important resource for faculty and graduate students at colleges and universities, ultimately this work is critical to helping the academy fortify Black women’s sense of belonging and connection early in their academic career and foster their success.
Download or read book Option B written by Sheryl Sandberg and published by Knopf. This book was released on 2017-04-24 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • From authors of Lean In and Originals: a powerful, inspiring, and practical book about building resilience and moving forward after life’s inevitable setbacks After the sudden death of her husband, Sheryl Sandberg felt certain that she and her children would never feel pure joy again. “I was in ‘the void,’” she writes, “a vast emptiness that fills your heart and lungs and restricts your ability to think or even breathe.” Her friend Adam Grant, a psychologist at Wharton, told her there are concrete steps people can take to recover and rebound from life-shattering experiences. We are not born with a fixed amount of resilience. It is a muscle that everyone can build. Option B combines Sheryl’s personal insights with Adam’s eye-opening research on finding strength in the face of adversity. Beginning with the gut-wrenching moment when she finds her husband, Dave Goldberg, collapsed on a gym floor, Sheryl opens up her heart—and her journal—to describe the acute grief and isolation she felt in the wake of his death. But Option B goes beyond Sheryl’s loss to explore how a broad range of people have overcome hardships including illness, job loss, sexual assault, natural disasters, and the violence of war. Their stories reveal the capacity of the human spirit to persevere . . . and to rediscover joy. Resilience comes from deep within us and from support outside us. Even after the most devastating events, it is possible to grow by finding deeper meaning and gaining greater appreciation in our lives. Option B illuminates how to help others in crisis, develop compassion for ourselves, raise strong children, and create resilient families, communities, and workplaces. Many of these lessons can be applied to everyday struggles, allowing us to brave whatever lies ahead. Two weeks after losing her husband, Sheryl was preparing for a father-child activity. “I want Dave,” she cried. Her friend replied, “Option A is not available,” and then promised to help her make the most of Option B. We all live some form of Option B. This book will help us all make the most of it.
Download or read book Cassandra Speaks written by Elizabeth Lesser and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What story would Eve have told about picking the apple? Why is Pandora blamed for opening the box? And what about the fate of Cassandra who was blessed with knowing the future but cursed so that no one believed her? What if women had been the storytellers? Elizabeth Lesser believes that if women’s voices had been equally heard and respected throughout history, humankind would have followed different hero myths and guiding stories—stories that value caretaking, champion compassion, and elevate communication over vengeance and violence. Cassandra Speaks is about the stories we tell and how those stories become the culture. It’s about the stories we still blindly cling to, and the ones that cling to us: the origin tales, the guiding myths, the religious parables, the literature and films and fairy tales passed down through the centuries about women and men, power and war, sex and love, and the values we live by. Stories written mostly by men with lessons and laws for all of humanity. We have outgrown so many of them, and still they endure. This book is about what happens when women are the storytellers too—when we speak from our authentic voices, when we flex our values, when we become protagonists in the tales we tell about what it means to be human. Lesser has walked two main paths in her life—the spiritual path and the feminist one—paths that sometimes cross but sometimes feel at cross-purposes. Cassandra Speaks is her extraordinary merging of the two. The bestselling author of Broken Open and Marrow, Lesser is a beloved spiritual writer, as well as a leading feminist thinker. In this book she gives equal voice to the cool water of her meditative self and the fire of her feminist self. With her trademark gifts of both humor and insight, she offers a vision that transcends the either/or ideologies on both sides of the gender debate. Brilliantly structured into three distinct parts, Part One explores how history is carried forward through the stories a culture tells and values, and what we can do to balance the scales. Part Two looks at women and power and expands what it means to be courageous, daring, and strong. And Part Three offers “A Toolbox for Inner Strength.” Lesser argues that change in the culture starts with inner change, and that no one—woman or man—is immune to the corrupting influence of power. She provides inner tools to help us be both strong-willed and kind-hearted. Cassandra Speaks is a beautifully balanced synthesis of storytelling, memoir, and cultural observation. Women, men and all people will find themselves in the pages of this book, and will come away strengthened, opened, and ready to work together to create a better world for all people.
Download or read book Sanathana Dharma Navigating Modernity with Ancient Wisdom written by Dr. P. S. Aithal and published by Srinivas Publication, Mangalore. This book was released on 2024-03-13 with total page 1502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sanathana Dharma: Navigating Modernity with Ancient Wisdom A systematic Informative book on Sanathana Dharma (Hinduism) compiled as per the 21st century Human requirement Chapter 1: Introduction to Sanathana Dharma in Modern Society Chapter 2: Technological Advancements and Sanathana Dharma Chapter 3: Management Principles in Sanathana Dharma for the Modern World Chapter 4: Social Harmony and Justice Chapter 5: Environmental Sustainability and Sanathana Dharma Chapter 6: Spiritual Wellness in the Digital Age Chapter 7: Family Values and Relationships Chapter 8: Art, Culture, and Aesthetics Chapter 9: Global Ethics and Moral Values Chapter 10: Education for Holistic Development Chapter 11: Gender Equality and Women Empowerment Chapter 12: Building a Dharmic Society: Challenges and Opportunities Chapter 13: Relevance Sanathana Dharma for the 21st Century Chapter 14: Embracing the Eternal Wisdom in a Changing World The vibrant structure of this book with 14 Chapters and 41 Sessions focuses on the multifaceted aspects of Sanathana Dharma, offering insights into its technological, management, spiritual, and social dimensions, and how they can be applied to address the challenges of modern society. This book is a continuation of our other open book “Sanathana Dharma: The Eternal Quest for Truth”.
Download or read book Research Anthology on Challenges for Women in Leadership Roles written by Management Association, Information Resources and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2021-03-19 with total page 877 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The role of women in the workplace has rapidly advanced and changed within the previous decade, leading to a current position in which women are taking over leadership roles and being offered these positions more than ever before. However, a gap still exists with the representation of women in the workforce especially in power positions and roles of authority in organizations. While the representation of women in leadership roles is impressive and exciting for the future, women still face many challenges when taking over these positions of power and face many issues related to gender inclusivity. There is also still gender bias and discrimination against women who have been given the opportunity to become authority figures. It is essential to acknowledge and discuss these critical issues and challenges that women in leadership roles must handle to better understand the current climate of gender roles across various industries and types of leadership. The Research Anthology on Challenges for Women in Leadership Roles discusses the role of women in positions of authority across diverse industries and businesses. By reviewing the biases, struggles, discrimination, and overall challenges of being a woman in a powerful role, women leaders can be better understood for their role in a male-dominated world. This includes topics of concern such as equal treatment, proper implementation of women’s policies, social justice activism, discrimination, and sexual harassment in the workplace, and the importance of diversity and empowerment of women in leadership positions with chapters pertaining specifically to African-American, Hispanic, Asian, and Middle Eastern women. This book is ideal for professionals, researchers, managers, executives, leaders, academicians, sociologists, policymakers, and students in fields that include humanities, social sciences, women’s studies, gender studies, business management, management science, health sciences, educational studies, and political sciences.
Download or read book Women in Leadership and Work Family Integration Volume Two written by Kerri Cissna-Heath and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2016-08-17 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today, women are assuming greater roles within the workplace and men are assuming greater roles within the home. Both spheres have to be seen as a place where males and females are competent. Gersick suggests that women have to let go of the traditional identities related to social role, family, and work. Both men and women have to step into new identities and develop new roles. Will the home look different and the workplace be a different environment? Absolutely, men will do their work in their way within the family and home, while women will clarify their identity within the workplace. Helgessen and Johnson (2010) describe the “female vision” which views the world differently than men. Women also bring a unique perspective to the workplace. This book encourages us to explore, embrace and celebrate these new identities within the workplace and the family.
Download or read book WOMEN S MENTAL HEALTH GUIDE written by Prof. Dr. Bilal Semih Bozdemir and published by Bilal Semih Bozdemir. This book was released on with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: contemporary industrialized nations, women are presented with unprecedented health prospects, representing a significant improvement compared to previous historical periods. However, it is crucial to acknowledge that despite these advancements, both intrinsic and extrinsic factors persistently exert influence on women's health. The gender of women is biologically defined, whereas their social and cultural position is influenced by society. The issue arises precisely at this point. It is noteworthy that despite the advent of the new century, the prevailing disregard for the atrocities endured by marginalized groups and their corresponding acts of resistance remains a remarkable phenomenon. The enduring presence of gender inequality has significant implications for individuals' health and overall welfare. This literary work commemorates and elucidates the topic of women's health, shedding attention on the existing disparities and injustices they face. The concept of health has variations across many situations. Examining the mental well-being of females, particularly girls and women, may be likened to seeing the many patterns and complexities shown by a kaleidoscope. When a stencil seems motionless and pristine, even a little movement causes the colors of the tinted glass to change, resulting in the formation of a novel design. The glass fragments retain their original form, although their arrangement undergoes alterations in response to changes in viewpoint.
Download or read book Glass Walls written by Amy Diehl and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2023-06-15 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The practicality and clarity make this a valuable contribution to collections in academic and public libraries.” — Library Journal, Starred Review A new, important, and richly detailed guide to understanding gender bias with practical solutions for leaders, workplace allies, and individual women. Gender bias is a powerful but hidden force that is still holding women back, keeping them from achieving their full potential and limiting organizations from achieving the creativity, problem solving, and growth that are possible with a diverse workforce. In this revealing new book, Amy Diehl and Leanne Dzubinski shine a new light on gender bias in the workplace, uncovering the barriers that work like glass walls surrounding women. Through their original research, they have discovered six core factors and multiple subfactors of bias, giving names to some elements for the first time ever. Their findings and analysis present a new, important, and richly detailed guidebook to understanding gender bias. They reveal: How male privilege, the bedrock on which gender bias is built, results in a workplace created by men and for men How women encounter disproportionate constraints in that workplace, being expected to play supportive roles to men The surprising ways in which women experience insufficient support based on gender The concept of devaluation, and how it tells women they don’t belong at work The troubling ways women face hostility to keep them in their supposed place, merely because of their gender How the combined weight of these barriers leads to acquiescence, when women internalize the obstacles and adapt to the limitations The barriers identified, and the subcomponents of each, are destined to become the framework for understanding gender bias. Glass Walls provides a roadmap to shatter barriers holding women back once and for all.
Download or read book The Role I Played written by Sami Jo Small and published by ECW Press. This book was released on 2020-09-29 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three-time Olympic medalist shares behind-the-scenes insight into the beloved Canadian National Women’s Hockey Team Men’s hockey in Canada may hog the limelight, but interest in women’s hockey has never been higher. The Role I Played is a memoir of Sami Jo Small’s ten years with Canada’s National Women’s Hockey Team. Beginning with her experience as a rookie at the first-ever women’s Olympic hockey tournament in Nagano in 1998 and culminating with Canada’s third straight Olympic gold medal in Vancouver in 2010, the veteran goaltender gives the reader behind-the-scenes insight into one of the most successful teams in sports history. Small offers insider access, writing with unflinching honesty about the triumphs of her greatest games and the anguish of difficult times. This book honours the individuals who sacrificed so much of their lives to represent Canada on a world stage and celebrates their individual contributions to the team’s glory. While bringing the personalities of her teammates to life, Small takes the reader into the dressing rooms and onto the ice for an up-close glimpse into the ups and downs of athletes pursuing a sport’s highest achievement.
