Strong Female Lead, Arwa Mahdawi
Strong Female Lead, Arwa Mahdawi
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Strong Female Lead
Lessons From Women In Power

Author: Arwa Mahdawi

Narrator: Brenda Iyalla

Unabridged: 7 hr 23 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Coronet

Published: 11/25/2021

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

A response to the woeful inadequacy of male leadership, and an investigation into the qualities demonstrated by the female leaders showing us how it's done. Including original research and interviews with Madeleine Albright, Mary Robinson, Alicia Garza, and many others.

The first two decades of the 21st Century have seen financial collapse, a global pandemic, the devastation of our environment and the disintegration of democracies. But while some at the top are telling us 'it is what is it', there's a new generation of leaders showing the world how to be better. They're building trust, investing wisely and acting decisively. And they've got one thing in common.

Women have been taught to 'lean in' and act like men to get ahead. But as the financial, environmental, and social systems crumble, isn't it time we had a different plan?
And most importantly, what can women in power teach all of us about leadership?

(P) 2021 Hodder & Stoughton Ltd

About Arwa Mahdawi

Arwa Mahdawi is a London-born, New York-based writer, speaker, and business consultant. Arwa writes a weekly column for the Guardian covering everything from politics to pop culture. She is also the creator of the viral website Rent-A-Minority, which is an 'Uber for diversity.' (Yes, before you ask, it's satire.)


Reviews

Goodreads review by Alexandra Davies on January 12, 2022

I blasted through 'Strong Female Lead' in less than three days so I'd definitely rate it highly for readability! Arwa Mahdawi has an engaging, fun writing style that manages to get across lots of interesting information while being breezy and funny (I especially enjoyed her digs at the likes of Musk......more

Goodreads review by Alastair on August 30, 2023

Strong Female Lead reeled me in but didn't quite stick the landing. Arwa Mahdawi’s book argues how traditionally feminine traits, like empathy or consensus building, though seldom prized in business or political leaders, are in fact key qualities that can produce better outcomes in fields as diverse......more

Goodreads review by Alyssa on November 14, 2022

What a read! This book will easily become one of my go-to's on leadership and I will especially share it with other women in leadership. Arwa Mahdawi examines leaders who display "feminine" traits like empathy, collaboration, and caregiving to highlight their contributions and to reveal the need to......more

Goodreads review by Parker | on January 15, 2024

I'm on a quest to finish all the books on my TBR cart, and you know it’s bad when I can’t even remember buying some of them. I usually can remember the why and when, but the circumstances of purchasing Strong Female Lead by Arwa Mahdawi eludes me. Regardless, I am happy I did because I enjoyed this......more


Quotes

A fascinating, important read and the most incredible argument for why a female model of leadership might actually be the more powerful and sustainable one. I'm giving each of my brothers a copy for Christmas. I'm OBSESSED Scarlett Curtis

This is a bold, rigorous and lyrical work which feels both timely and essential. Please read it. Engage with it. Then pass it on.

This timely book explores the potential of women to transform the world Woman's Own