leadership in women

"An illustrated and informative primer on the progressive social change movements of the last 60 years as told through the stories of 60 diverse female and non-binary leaders in those movements, from the Civil Rights Movement and Stonewall riots through today"--Provided by publisher.

Based on the author's 2018 commencement speech at Barnard College, the two-time Olympic gold medalist and FIFA World Cup Champion presents an empowering message for women to unleash their power, build teams, and positively change the world. Abby Wambach became a champion because of her incredible talent as a soccer player. She became an icon because of the remarkable wisdom as a leader. As the co-captain of the 2015 Women's World Cup Champion Team, she created a culture not just of excellence, but for honor, commitment, resilience and sisterhood. She helped transform a group of individual women into one of the most successful, powerful and united Wolfpacks of all time. In her retirement, Abby;s ready to do the same for her new team: All Women Everywhere.

Introduces twenty-five women who in politics, government, the business world, and more have shown that ambition, perserverance, and hard work go a long way.

"From the president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, a memoir about learning to lead and make change, based on a lifetime of fighting for women's rights and social justice"--Provided by publisher.

Contains profiles of modern American women in the United States military who have broken through the glass ceiling and performed extraordinary feats, including Tammy Duckworth, Heather Wilson, Vivian Crea, and more.

Women have made a difference in every field imaginable, and they continue to do so today. Women's Lives in History introduces readers to dozens of these remarkable people. Women in Politics and Government features groundbreaking activists, senators, judges, prime ministers, and many other political figures. Compelling text and vivid photographs bring these women to life. Features include essential facts, a timeline, a glossary, additional resources, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Examines the life of Sheryl Sandberg against the backdrop of her political, historical, and cultural environment.

"Expanded and updated exclusively for graduates just entering the workforce, this extraordinary edition of Lean In includes a passionate letter from Sheryl Sandberg encouraging graduates to find and commit to work they love, and six additional chapters from experts offering indispensible practical advice for young people entering a competitive job market. Executive coach Mindy Levy provides tips on writing a resume, preparing for an interview and getting that first job. Consultant Kim Keating offers a step by step guide to salary negotiation, including how and when to ask for your first raise. Rachel Simmons, founder of the Girls Leadership Institute, encourages young people to listen to their inner voice. Mellody Hobson urges young women of color to own who they are. And McKinsey's Kunal Modi provides guidance for millennial men. Also here are twelve piercing personal testimonials from men and women all over the world who have found astonishing ways to lean in in their own lives, from Ghana to India to Harlem to the executive realms of America's most powerful corporations. Lean In for Graduates also provides the full text of the groundbreaking bestseller--more than a million copies sold--whose title became an instant catchphrase for empowering women: the book soared to the top of bestseller lists nationally and internationally, igniting global conversations about women and ambition. Lean In for Graduates provides a combination of inspiration and practical advice for a new generation, and like the original, it will change lives"--.