Leading with Care

Mary Cantando

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In this ground-breaking business book, management expert Mary Cantando examines the stories of five women in the developing world who, with help from the non-profit organization CARE, have capitalized on personal and professional opportunities, contributed to their communities, influenced their physical environment and overcome discrimination on the road to establishing self-sufficiency and building strong lives and strong businesses. It includes interviews with top executives at major American companies who have had the privilege of working with these inspiring women in the developing world.

It explains the lessons that the top executives have learned from their less fortunate counterparts and describes how readers can apply those lessons in their own companies, whether they're C-level executives at major multi-national corporations or run part-time businesses out of their garage. Corporate executives featured include

  • Donna Orender, President WNB
  • Vicki Gordon, Senior VP, Corporate Affairs, Intercontinental Hotels Group
  • Tae Yoo, Senior VP, Corporate Affairs, Cisco System
  • Melanie Healey, Global President Feminine Care, Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals, Proctor and Gamble
  • Nancy Weber, Chief Marketing Officer, Meredith Publishing Group

What will you learn from this book

  1. Diverse Leadership Styles: The book may highlight diverse leadership styles employed by women around the world, showcasing how they lead with care and empathy.

  2. Business and Community Impact: Expect insights into how women leaders make a positive impact not only on their businesses but also on the communities in which they operate.

  3. Opportunity Creation: The book might discuss how women leaders create opportunities for growth, innovation, and positive change within their organizations and beyond.

  4. Inspiration for Other Women: It could serve as a source of inspiration for women aspiring to leadership roles, providing real-world examples of successful female leaders and the impact they've had.

  5. Global Perspectives: The book may offer a global perspective, showcasing examples of women leaders from different countries and cultures and how they navigate challenges in their respective contexts.

  6. Empowerment Strategies: Expect insights into strategies used by women leaders to empower themselves and others within their organizations and communities.

  7. Balancing Compassion and Business: The book might explore the delicate balance between leading with care and ensuring the success and competitiveness of a business.

  8. Networking and Collaboration: Insights into how women leaders build networks, collaborate with others, and create synergies that benefit both their businesses and the broader community.

  9. Overcoming Challenges: The book may discuss the challenges women leaders face and how they navigate through obstacles to achieve success and positive impact.

  10. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Expect discussions on how women leaders integrate corporate social responsibility into their leadership, contributing to a more sustainable and socially responsible business environment.

Language English
ISBN-10 8126525010
ISBN-13 9788126525010
No of pages 214
Font Size Medium
Book Publisher Wiley India Pvt Ltd
Published Date 28 Dec 2009

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Author : Mary Cantando

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