The Courage to Advance: Real life resilience from the world's most successful women in business

Women's empowerment is the single biggest opportunity of the 21st century, and this book showcases how the world's leading women in business have overcome challenges to reach the top of their professions. The Harvard Business School Women on Boards program has turned into a movement, with over 130 members of the WomenExecs on Boards network from 17 countries. This book inspires leaders to lead and make a difference, and reveals that they already have the strength to succeed.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 16 March 2023
Publisher: John Murray Press

Women's empowerment stands as the most significant opportunity of the twenty-first century, as emphasized by Paul Polman, the former CEO of Unilever plc. Navigating the corporate landscape, particularly as a woman, presents a complex and challenging journey. This captivating collection of stories unveils the remarkable journeys of the world's leading women in business, showcasing their resilience and determination in overcoming formidable obstacles to attain the pinnacle of their professions. Written for both current and aspiring leaders, this book delves into the unseen struggles and challenges that often accompany leadership roles. The women featured in these stories are remarkable, representing a diverse range of backgrounds and achieving outstanding leadership accomplishments. Their remarkable journeys brought them together through the Harvard Business School Women on Boards program, which has evolved into a powerful movement. Today, the WomenExecs on Boards network boasts over 130 members from 17 countries, serving as a vital platform for organizations seeking to appoint educated, prepared, qualified, and diverse women to corporate board seats.

Upon completing this book, readers will be inspired to embrace leadership roles and make a profound impact on others, whether they are overseeing a company, leading a division, team, project, community event, or their family and home. They will discover the inherent strength within themselves to persevere through the toughest challenges, maintain unwavering determination, and continue pushing forward, even in the face of adversity. These women ardently wish to convey that they are not alone in their journeys, and they encourage readers to draw strength from the experiences of those who have paved the way before them. By staying committed to leadership, persevering through setbacks, and continually rising from the ashes, readers can unlock their full potential and achieve remarkable success.

The foreword for this book is provided by Harvard Business School, further emphasizing the significance of women's empowerment and the transformative power of leadership.

Weight: 246g
Dimension: 126 x 197 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529369014