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Advice from Women Who Lead
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Advice from Women Who Lead

Pamela Reeves, Sochua Mu, Ai-jen Poo, Shiza Shahid, Fiona Hill, Andrea Kates, Alyse Nelson, Rebecca Blumenstein, Hannah Jones, Leila Janah, Raney Aronson-Rath, Amy Cuddy, Vicky Dinges, Latondra Newton, Gayle Tzemach Lemmon, Robin Chase, Jacqueline Novogratz and Bina Venkataraman
Aspen Institute, 2015
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When the Aspen Ideas Festival brought 18 female leaders together to speak about the crux of leadership, a common thread emerged: Leadership comes from the heart. Each speaker presents her motivation, purpose and leadership lesson in a short, inspirational address. getAbstract recommends their collection of poignant personal stories to all aspiring and veteran leaders – men and women alike – interested in leading others toward a higher purpose.

Summary

Men and women in positions of authority often feel like “imposters.” But power unveils your true self, so allow it to unlock your potential. Authentic leaders are inspired to improve the world. They embrace risk and recognize that failure is just a juncture on the way to success. True leaders are dedicated to “stay the course no matter how difficult the path.” And if no one has previously traveled the path you tread, leave your mark for others to follow. Leadership can distract your from life, so escape for a moment each day to “experience awe,” to ground yourself and to...

About the Speakers

Pamela Reeves, a gender adviser to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, hosts 17 other female leaders from a diversity of fields including business, academia and politics.

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