Review of Winning at Leading Women In Leadership
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Review of Winning at Leading Women In Leadership
[Following is a volunteer review of "Winning at Leading Women In Leadership" by Ronica Watkins, PhD.]
Winning at Leading Women in Leadership by Ronica Watkins, PhD, is an exceptionally thought-through guide into the intricacies of leadership for women. It goes deep into issues such as emotional intelligence, work-life balance and the art of saying no. She carefully explains the exact challenges women face in leadership roles and gives practical ways to surmount them.
It is an extremely informative and highly relatable book due to the use of numerous examples in real life. Major takeaways from the book would be developing a professional network, continuous learning, and much more. It was a tremendous read in terms of detailed analysis and a very practical approach. The book was exceptionally well edited and error-free.
Significantly, Watkins puts a strong emphasis on developing emotional intelligence and active listening as two critical skills for leaders. The structure of the book is brilliant since each of the chapters is the logical succession of the previous one, hence making it a well-rounded guide. Watkins uses real-life examples to add depth and relatability, which makes these concepts easier to grasp and apply in one's life. The book's analytical tone is going to be really helpful in trying to make sense of all the complexities that leadership is embedded in. One place where this really falls short is in its discussion of intersectionality.
Although Watkins does handle the problems women face in leadership, he could have gone further to spell out how race, ethnicity, and other factors interact with gender in creating special challenges. The addition of varied perspectives and experiences would have further made the book inclusive and applicable to a wide readership. Moreover, with the richness of content contained in this book, it would help the reader greatly to have a glossary of key terminologies and concepts at the end. I do not dislike anything about this book.
I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars because of the deep analysis, practical advice, and real examples that make this book so instrumental in being very useful to women aspiring to leadership. It lacks an in-depth exploration of intersectionality and a glossary of key terms. It is also a gold mine of insights for diversity and inclusion professionals who strive to understand the challenges women uniquely face in advancing to positions of leadership. The analytical approach and the hands-on tips make this a must-read in the area of leadership development.
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Winning at Leading Women In Leadership
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Winning at Leading Women in Leadership by Ronica Watkins, PhD, is an exceptionally thought-through guide into the intricacies of leadership for women. It goes deep into issues such as emotional intelligence, work-life balance and the art of saying no. She carefully explains the exact challenges women face in leadership roles and gives practical ways to surmount them.
It is an extremely informative and highly relatable book due to the use of numerous examples in real life. Major takeaways from the book would be developing a professional network, continuous learning, and much more. It was a tremendous read in terms of detailed analysis and a very practical approach. The book was exceptionally well edited and error-free.
Significantly, Watkins puts a strong emphasis on developing emotional intelligence and active listening as two critical skills for leaders. The structure of the book is brilliant since each of the chapters is the logical succession of the previous one, hence making it a well-rounded guide. Watkins uses real-life examples to add depth and relatability, which makes these concepts easier to grasp and apply in one's life. The book's analytical tone is going to be really helpful in trying to make sense of all the complexities that leadership is embedded in. One place where this really falls short is in its discussion of intersectionality.
Although Watkins does handle the problems women face in leadership, he could have gone further to spell out how race, ethnicity, and other factors interact with gender in creating special challenges. The addition of varied perspectives and experiences would have further made the book inclusive and applicable to a wide readership. Moreover, with the richness of content contained in this book, it would help the reader greatly to have a glossary of key terminologies and concepts at the end. I do not dislike anything about this book.
I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars because of the deep analysis, practical advice, and real examples that make this book so instrumental in being very useful to women aspiring to leadership. It lacks an in-depth exploration of intersectionality and a glossary of key terms. It is also a gold mine of insights for diversity and inclusion professionals who strive to understand the challenges women uniquely face in advancing to positions of leadership. The analytical approach and the hands-on tips make this a must-read in the area of leadership development.
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Winning at Leading Women In Leadership
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
