We know that women earn less than men to the dollar and that male bosses are largely seen as competent while female bosses can be seen as “bossy.” But this should never stop anyone from wanting more out of a career. Whether you want to start a new business or take the next step in your career, now is the time to make an action plan.
Some say true leaders are born. Others say that true leaders are made. Honestly, I think it comes down to having a plan and working on oneself to become an excellent leader who people will follow and trust. But where to start? Leadership is so nuanced, and each woman has her own style.
To achieve leadership in a work environment that’s designed for men, women need to have an arsenal of knowledge at their disposal. Fortunately, there are plenty of women leaders who’ve paved the way and have some advice to offer.
The pandemic upended how we view work, and many women have decided to open their own businesses to pave their own paths outside of the standard 9 to 5 grind. For women wanting to lead their own companies or to forge a career where they currently work at, here are few leadership books that offer great advice so that you can continue whacking at the ever-elusive glass ceiling.
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