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No Ceiling, No Walls

What women haven't been told about leadership from career-start to the corporate boardroom

by Susan L. Colantuono

This ASK Leading Women™ book offers inspiring and practical leadership solutions, cutting-edge content, ready-to-apply tools, insights from self-assessments, and examples from successful women who act as your virtual mentors. Read More      Buy

10 Tips for Talking With Men

According to Professor Higgins in My Fair Lady, men wonder why we can't be more like them. According to your requests, you wonder how we can talk to men so we'll be heard. We heard you and Leading Women CEO and Founder, Susan Colantuono has written this simultaneously humorous and insightful e-guide to talking more effectively with men at work. Based on the latest research on the differences in the strengths of men's and women's brain functions, this booklet provides background information about communication differences AND practical suggestions for more productive interactions. Order (free to GOLD Members)  

Women Mean Business

Through our partnership with Bonnie Marcus of Women Mean Business on Voice America we are delighted to bring you inspiring, thought-provoking and actionable interviews with women authors and business leaders such as:

• Alice Eagly co-author of Through the Labyrinth: The Truth About How Women Become Leaders
• Kim Vappie, CEO of Menttium Corporation on How Mentors Can Improve Your Professional Performance
• Deborah Kolb on Negotiating the Conditions for Leadership Success
  
• Lois Frankel author of Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office
• Marie Wilson of the White House Project on Add Women, Change Everything
• Vicki Donlan author of Her Turn: Why It's Time for Women to Lead in America
• and many more!

Leading Women Interviews

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Vicki Donlan co-author of: Her Turn: Why It's Time for Women to Lead in America

Listen as Vicki Donlan, author of Her Turn and founder of Women's Business describes why it's time for women to continue to step into leadership roles in America, the steps we can take to make this happen and the benefits for women AND men when more women lead.

Sara Laschever co-author of: Women Don't Ask

Listen as Sara Laschever, co-author of Women Don't Ask answers questions about why women are less likely than men to negotiate in spite of having excellent negotiation skills, the implications of not asking and offers tips on how to ask.

Nancy Widmann co-author of: I Didn't See it Coming: The Only Book You'll Ever Need to Avoid Being Blindsided in Business

Listen as Nancy Widmann, co-author of I Didn't See it Coming answers questions about office politics, surviving a new boss, exit strategies, managing up and more. Learn 10 red-flags to watch for, why it's important to think like an owner and how to size up a team to identify friends...and those who aren't.

Margaret Morford author of: Management Courage: Having the Heart of a Lion

Listen as Margaret Morford, author of Management Courage, courageously tackles many management myths that end up causing demoralized workforces and creating wishy-washy managers. Hear about Margaret's 6-step management makeover and learn why this unorthodox strategy must be embraced now! 

 Evelyn Murphy author of: Getting Even: Why Women Don't Get Paid Like Men - and What to Do About It

Listen in as Evelyn Murphy, author of Getting Even, talks with wit, wisdom and the facts about the wage gap that persists even after decades of effort at enhancing the career mobility of women and what you can do to protect your earning power and that of other women. We suggest you buy a copy of the book. To learn more about Evelyn's work at the Wage Project, visit the Wage Project website.

 Listen now. Be patient (or fast forward), there is some static on the recording and filler talk for the first couple of minutes. After hearing what Robin has to say about Katharine Graham, you will want to buy a copy. If you would like to hire Robin as a speaker, visit her website..

Ronna Lichtenberg author of: Pitch Like a Girl: How a Woman Can Be Herself and Still Succeed

Listen to the 1 hour tele-interview with Ronna Lichtenberg, author of Pitch Like a Girl! Learn whether you are a pink, blue or striped; get advice on strategic networking and managing business politics. If you like what Ronna had to say, buy her book here. If you would like to hire Ronna as a speaker or consultant, visit her website.

Lisa Bergeron, President of Leading Women of Southeastern New England on DiSC® for Leadership Excellence

If you've received your DiSC® report and want a deeper understanding of your profile, this is the Leading Woman tool for you. Listen to Lisa explain each of the elements of your profile and how they combine to create your personal leadership profile. Learn more about DiSC®.