The Power Of Women Stop Blocking And Start Empowering Women At Work

Practical ways to identify and overcome the toxic behaviours at work that affect women and men.

One of the New York Post's Top 10 Career Books of 2012 and a Booklist Top 10 Business Book DO YOU WORK WITH A MEAN GIRL? A woman’s field guide to the new frontier of professional development—working with other women Women-to-women relationships in the workplace are . . . complicated. When they’re good, they’re great. But when they’re bad, they can ruin your day, your week—even your year. Packed with proven advice from two of today’s leading experts in workplace relationships, this one-of-a-kind guide gives women the tools they need to navigate difficult situations unique to women-to-women relationships—whether with a boss, a colleague, a client, or an employee. Have you dealt with a woman in the workplace who: “Accidentally” excludes you from important meetings? Seems intent on taking you down professionally? Gossips about you with other coworkers? Makes you look bad by missing deadlines? Forms a “pack” of mean girls to make your life miserable? Mean Girls at Work isn’t just about surviving difficult situations. It’s about transforming a toxic relationship into one that benefits and supports both of you. This book is also for women who engage in mean behavior . . . but don’t know it. After all, who hasn’t gossiped about a female coworker? Who hasn’t rolled her eyes in the presence of a woman she doesn’t like? Who hasn’t scanned another woman head to toe—which is just a nonverbal way of saying, “You’ve just been judged”? The authors provide invaluable advice to the more subtle ways of being mean—even if they’re not intended. With a workforce composed of a higher percentage of women than ever, workplace dynamics have changed. Crowley and Elster cover every conceivable scenario, providing critical advice on how to rise above the fray and move forward professionally. Mean Girls at Work is your map to dodging the mines and moving forward in today’s transformed workplace. Praise for Mean Girls at Work “An invaluable suit of armor for surviving nine to five!” —Leil Lowndes, bestselling author of How to Talk to Anyone “If you think the emotional cruelty of comedies like Mean Girls and Heathers doesn’t exist in the real world workplace, think again. In Mean Girls at Work, Katherine Crowley and Kathi Elster valuably chronicle female vs. female predators and offer solid defensive strategies.” —Ann Kreamer, author of It’s Always Personal: Navigating Emotion in the New Workplace “Whether you are in your twenties and just starting your professional career, your midcareer forties, when you are supposed to have figured it out already, or a woman in her fifties or sixties who’s seen it all—this book is a must-read. . . . The authors have finally given women the tools and the sound advice necessary to deal with . . . conflicts that keep us all from succeeding. . . . Carry this book with you to work every day!” —Carolyn Cassin, President, Michigan Women’s Foundation “A must-read for women of all ages in today’s workforce. This book offers what we all need to develop the capacities to endure this ever-changing workplace. We know it is all about relationships and you need the skills outlined in this book to survive and thrive when the Mean Girls attack.” —Kim Harrington, Coordinator, Professional Development and Training, Office of Human Resources, California State University, Sacramento

Thanks for entering the world of "Women Empowering Change in the Workplace." In this book, we embark on a transforming experience that celebrates the remarkable successes and limitless potential of working women.Join us as we examine the experiences, perceptions, and tactics of powerful women who have transformed their workplaces and opened the road for transformational change.It acts as a thunderous declaration that women have the potential to alter the fundamental fabric of the workplace as well as a siren call for gender equity.There are stories from many fields, occupations, and backgrounds inside these pages.From pioneering entrepreneurs and corporate leaders to social activists and change agents, each story showcases the incredible resilience, determination, and innovation that define these remarkable women.We delve into the challenges women face in the workplace and explore strategies to overcome barriers and biases. We address issues like establishing inclusive cultures, leadership development, work-life balance, gender equality, and many other things.We want to provide women the skills they need to be self-reliant and effect real change through actionable guidance, thought-provoking ideas, and moving anecdotes.But not only women should read this book.By understanding the experiences and perspectives of women, we can collectively work towards creating more equitable and thriving professional environments.Let the stories within these pages inspire you, motivate you, and ignite your passion for driving positive change in your own workplace. Together, we can create a society that is welcoming, empowering, and equal and in which everyone, regardless of gender, may flourish and offer their special abilities.So let's work together to promote workplace gender equality.Let's create a world where everyone has the same chance to be successful, develop, and leave a lasting impression.

Breaking Barriers, Empowering Women: Unlocking Boundless Potential for a Brighter Future Introduction: In a world filled with untapped potential and infinite possibilities, the journey of empowering women takes on a personal meaning for me. As a proud parent of two incredible daughters, I am driven by a deep passion to break down the barriers that hold them and countless other women back from reaching their full potential. It is with heartfelt enthusiasm that I introduce my book, "Breaking Barriers, Empowering Women," a powerful guide that will resonate with women everywhere, inspiring them to rise above limitations and embrace their true strength. This book is not just another self-help guide; it is a heartfelt exploration of the challenges and triumphs that women face in a society that often perpetuates gender biases and inequality. Drawing upon my own experiences as a parent and advocate, as well as the stories of remarkable women who have shattered barriers, this book serves as a beacon of hope, offering practical strategies and empowering insights to navigate the obstacles that stand in the way of women's success. "Breaking Barriers, Empowering Women" is a call to action, a rallying cry to challenge the status quo and create a future where our daughters and the women of tomorrow can thrive, uninhibited by societal expectations or limited beliefs. Through personal anecdotes, research-backed insights, and actionable steps, this book equips women with the tools they need to overcome self-doubt, break free from imposed limitations, and embrace their full potential. What sets this book apart is its authentic and deeply personal approach. As a parent myself, I understand the unique hurdles and dreams that daughters face. I have poured my heart and soul into every page, with the hope that it will inspire, empower, and ignite a sense of possibility within every reader. It is a love letter to my daughters and a testament to the incredible strength and resilience of women around the world. Whether you are a parent seeking guidance to support your daughters in their journey, a young woman yearning to carve your own path, or a seasoned professional looking to overcome barriers in your career, "Breaking Barriers, Empowering Women" is an essential read. It is a roadmap to navigate the complexities of gender bias, self-limiting beliefs, and societal expectations, empowering women to rewrite their stories and embrace a future of limitless potential. Let us stand together, united in our commitment to creating a world where every woman can thrive, where our daughters can chase their dreams without barriers, and where gender equality is not just a distant dream, but a living reality. Join me on this transformative journey of empowerment and let's break down barriers, empower one another, and build a future filled with boundless opportunities. Remi Kuti

Study conducted in Samastīpur District of Bihar, India.

Focusing on the term empowerment this book examines the various meanings given to the concept of empowerment and the many ways power can be expressed - in personal relationships and in wider social interactions.

Despite recent advances in important aspects of the lives of girls and women, pervasive challenges remain. These challenges reflect widespread deprivations and constraints and include epidemic levels of gender-based violence and discriminatory laws and norms that prevent women from owning property, being educated, and making meaningful decisions about their own lives--such as whether and when to marry or have children. These often violate their most basic rights and are magnified and multiplied by poverty and lack of education. This groundbreaking book distills vast data and hundreds of studies to shed new light on deprivations and constraints facing the voice and agency of women and girls worldwide, and on the associated costs for individuals, families, communities, and global development. The volume presents major new findings about the patterns of constraints and overlapping deprivations and focuses on several areas key to women s empowerment: freedom from violence, sexual and reproductive health and rights, ownership of land and housing, and voice and collective action. It highlights promising reforms and interventions from around the world and lays out an urgent agenda for governments, civil society, development agencies, and other stakeholders, including a call for greater investment in data and knowledge to benchmark progress.

Since the mid-1980s, the presence of women in governance has become a major marker of successful democracy in global and national discourses on the democratization of society. A diverse set of nation-states have legislatively mandated gender quotas to ensure the presence of elected women representatives (EWRs) in various rungs of governance. Since 1993, the Indian state has legislated a massive program of democratization and decentralization. As a result, more than 1.5 million EWRs have taken office within the lower rungs of governance or the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI). This book is an ethnography of the Indian state and its policy of legislated entry of women into political life. It argues that political participation of women is necessary to change the political practices in society, to make institutions more gender, class and caste representative, and to empower individual women to negotiate both formal and informal institutions. Its locus is the everyday life contexts of EWRs in the southern Indian state of Karnataka who negotiate their own meanings of politics, state, society, empowerment and political subjectivity. Analysing three factors – structural boundaries, sociocultural divisions and conjunctural limitations imposed on the participation of EWRs by political parties – the book demonstrates that the social embeddedness of PRIs within everyday practices and social relations of identity and power severely constrain and shape the political participation and empowerment of EWRs. Providing a valuable insight into contemporary state and feminist praxis in India, this book will be of interest to scholars of grass-roots democracy, gender studies and Asian politics.