Women World Leaders: Great Politicians Tell Their Stories - Hardcover

Laura A. Liswood

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1427623953 ISBN 13: 9781427623959

Publisher: The Council Press, 2007

Synopsis

In an unprecedented journey which took her into corridors of power around the world, Laura Liswood conducted one-on-one interviews with fifteen women presidents and prime ministers. Using this unique first person material gathered in 1996, Liswood analyzed the obstacles these politicians faced in attaining the highest office in their respective countries, examined whether once in power they were able to further the cause of women in their countries, and assessed the differences between male and female leaders.

Now, Liswood revisits the subject in an updated edition, containing expanded information and new interviews. Never before has there been such a complete document of women as world leaders. Each politician has a riveting - and sometimes surprising - story of her own. Together, with all their cultural diversities, successes and failures, dramas and tragedies, the stories form a stunning collection and an excellent resource for rising women leaders.

About this title

About the Author:

Laura Liswood is Secretary General of the Council of Women World Leaders, a network of current and former presidents and prime ministers. She also holds the position of Senior Advisor at Goldman Sachs, a premier global investment bank. Liswood, an internationally recognized speaker and advisor, holds positions on many boards and advisory groups, including the World Economic Forum s Women s Programme and the International Museum of Women. She has contributed to leadership in the women's community for more than 20 years.

Liswood holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, a BA from California State University, San Diego, and a JD from the University of California, Davis, School of Law. She is also a Sergeant in the Washington DC Metropolitan reserve police force.

About this edition

• Publisher: The Council Press
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1427623953
• ISBN 13: 9781427623959
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 286