Praise for Real Women, Real Leaders “It all comes down to leadership. The principles of leadership exemplified in this book are our roadmap. Let us not forget that we will never fulfill our 21st century potential if we don’t have leaders capable of taking us there!” Ken Kay, CEO, EdLeader21 and Founding Chair, P21 “This book is critical to every girl and woman aspiring to be a leader and every boy and man committed to supporting a sister, a spouse, a partner, or a mom. All readers can discover remarkable role models, new insight, and new knowledge.” John I. Wilson, Former Executive Director, National Education Association “Hurley and Shumway have produced a vital analysis of the essential skills, talents, and competencies of a fascinating group of female leaders. Not only an inspiring read, but also a practical guide to adopting some of these leaders’ very best approaches in your own professional and personal life.” Deborah Quazzo, Founder and Managing Partner, GSV Advisors “Leading large-scale impact is challenging for anyone, but historically, women have had to overcome added academic and professional obstacles. Real Women, Real Lead- ers captures the powerful stories of women who overcame these hurdles and not only found success but led others to success in the process.” Tom Vander Ark, CEO, Getting Smart, an education advocacy firm “This book is for every woman who has faced challenges in the workplace because of her gender. These stories of women leaders will inspire and help those wishing to not only survive but also thrive because of the unique gifts women bring to the workplace.” Holly Jobe, Past President, International Society for Technology in Education “Real Women, Real Leaders is an authentic and fascinating approach to a vitally im- portant subject. This book is a must read, not only for women, but also for anyone seeking leadership success across a variety of fields.” Thomas Greaves, The Greaves Group, LLC “Real Women, Real Leaders wonderfully knits together stories of women in leadership and begins to build a bridge that can help future generations of girls and women cross to the leadership positions they so richly deserve and need to fill.” Wendy La Duke, Group Publisher, eSchool Media “Hurley and Shumway have put together an excellent and important work. Montana was built by hardworking and fearless mothers, wives, and daughters, Indian and im- migrant both. and Real Women, Real Leaders honors those who carry on the tradition and continue to blaze new trails.” Brian Schweitzer, Governor of Montana from 2005 to 2013 “Real Women, Real Leaders brings together a remarkable set of voices—each uniquely honest, instructive, and inspiring. Together, they document the great degree to which real leadership takes root in personal experience and the way this experience shapes successful women as they make the most of their lives and their chance to guide and help others.” Mark Nieker, CEO and President, Pearson Foundation “Real Women, Real Leaders is an engaging and thoughtful analysis of how women can realize their own power in the workplace. Through inspirational personal stories and first-hand experiences, it provides strategies for women to gain meaningful opportuni- ties in a man’s world. I strongly recommend this transformational book to all women wanting to maximize their power at work, at home, and in their communities.” Rita Ferrandino, Co-Founder, Arc Capital Development “Real Women, Real Leaders shines a light on the crucial reservoir of good leadership that many women display. In their own voices, the extraordinary women portrayed in this book explain the factors that helped them develop into leaders. This is a critical contri- bution to the study of leadership against the odds created by the misguided values of patriarchy. An indispensable resource to all working for a just world.” Fernando M. Reimers, Ford Foundation Professor of Practice of International Education, Harvard University “Thank you, Kathy Hurley and Priscilla Shumway, for capturing the essence of the unique and powerful leadership offered by women. As we strive to provide the skills necessary to succeed the 21st century, it is imperative that girls and women realize their potential to become leaders in all sectors of society. Real Women, Real Leaders delivers those examples of success through the real-life experiences of these amazing women.” Helen Soulé, Executive Director, Partnership for 21st Century Skills “Real Women, Real Leaders is an inspiring and practical guide for women (and men) who seek to understand how to reach key leadership roles and then to be more effective in them. Stand on the shoulders of women who have reached for success and led effective organizations with the help of the editors and contributors to this important work.” Daniel G. Caton, Former President, Pearson Learning Group and McGraw-Hill School Education Real Women, Real Leaders Surviving and Succeeding in the Business World Kathleen Hurley and Priscilla Shumway Editors Cover design: Wiley This book is printed on acid-free paper. 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HD6054.3.R43 2015 658.4′092082—dc23 2015005236 Printed in the United States of America 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 CONTENTS Foreword vii Acknowledgments xi Preface xiii Note from Kathy Hurley 1 1 Leadership Journey: Skill or Personal Mission? 7 2 Inspires and Motivates Others 13 3 Takes Initiative 41 4 Displays High Integrity and Honesty 71 5 Builds Relationships 95 6 Collaboration and Teamwork 113 7 Drive for Results 133 8 Develops Strategic Perspective 151 v vi CONTENTS Appendices Leadership Self-Assessment 155 A Study in Leadership 165 Resources 171 About the Editors 185 Index 187 FOREWORD ’ve generally steered away from books telling people how to do things Ithat are mostly common sense, and books on “leadership” are no excep- tion. Although just about every parent wants his or her children to be leaders, a parent could teach them to be Olympic athletes more easily. There is no recipe for leadership, no book that tells you what you need to do to teach it or to be one, no school or apprenticeship that will give you the credential. I’ve also avoided saying that women would be better leaders than men, because that generalization is unprovable. Women are as varied as men, their talents and behavior determined by their genes, their upbringing, their education, their environment, their hard work. But what I can say is that men have had a lot more opportunities to lead than women, especially in business and in government. So there is some work to be done. I was lucky enough to get the chance to lead at two wonderful organizations: The Economist magazine and Pearson, plc. for a total of twenty‐two years. I found in that time that the very best way to learn to lead is to meet leaders or read stories of their exploits. That is precisely what the authors of Real Women, Real Leaders have set out to offer us, and I hope you’ll think they’ve succeeded.