Gender and Leadership: Shattering the Status Quo

Summary

Gender and Leadership brings together a diverse team of leading scholars who provide critical insights into the key topics of debate and research on gender in leadership.

These expert voices break down key issues and even correct popular misconceptions. Each chapter contains a state-of-the-art review of a critical topic within the field, such as the work–life interface, the glass cliff, communication, negotiation, and networking. Importantly, they provide thought leaders' perspectives and experiences throughout. Written in an approachable style, this text provides an engaging take on foundational issues of gender in leadership. Intersectional, cross-cultural, and non-corporate approaches are highlighted throughout the book. To support student learning, this textbook includes pedagogical features such as chapter summaries, discussion questions, and case studies with accompanying reflection questions linked to key topics in the book.

This book is suitable for learners of management, organizational studies, leadership, psychology of gender, women in leadership, human resource management, business ethics, and anyone looking to advance their understanding of gender in a business context.