Through the Labyrinth: The Truth About How Women Become Leaders (Center for Public Leadership) |  | Authors: Alice H. Eagly, Linda L. Carli
Publisher: Harvard Business School Press
Category: Book
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Media: Hardcover
Edition: illustrated edition
Pages: 336
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Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6.3 x 1.3
ISBN: 1422116913
Dewey Decimal Number: 658.4092082
EAN: 9781422116913
ASIN: 1422116913
Publication Date: October 16, 2007
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Product Description
Despite real progress, women remain rare enough in elite positions of power that their presence still evokes a sense of wonder. In "Through the Labyrinth", Alice Eagly and Linda Carli examine why women's paths to power remain difficult to traverse. First, Eagly and Carli prove that the glass ceiling is no longer a useful metaphor and offer seven reasons why. They propose the labyrinth as a better image and explain how to navigate through it. This important and practical book addresses such critical questions as: How far have women actually come as leaders? Do stereotypes and prejudices still limit women's opportunities? Do people resist women's leadership more than men's? And, do organisations create obstacles to women who would be leaders?This book's rich analysis is founded on scientific research from psychology, economics, sociology, political science, and management. The authors ground their conclusions in that research and invoke a wealth of engaging anecdotes and personal accounts to illustrate the practical principles that emerge. With excellent leadership in short supply, no group, organisation, or nation can afford to restrict women's access to leadership roles. This book evaluates whether such restrictions are present and, when they are, what we can do to eliminate them.
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 All Women Must Read This Book October 27, 2007
Susan Williams (North Carolina)
14 out of 15 found this review helpful
Women have needed a replacement for the glass ceiling metaphor for quite some time. Drs. Eagly and Carli have given us a wonderful new metaphor, the labyrinth, that better describes the obstacles and realities women face. For years we all have been bombarded with the impediments for women, but no one has offered practical solutions. This book eloquently defines the problem and offers hope for us all. This year all of my close friends, including some men, will receive this book from me for Christmas.
Labyrinth A Must Read December 17, 2007
N. Cundiff (Carbondale, IL)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
Alice Eagly is a phenomenal writer and researcher. She has been working for decades on gender and leadership. Her newest theory, with Carli, is outstanding! She presents a new paradigm for thinking about women in the workforce and gives a preview of what is to be expected in the workforce in the upcoming years. If you have not already read this book, then what are you waiting for? The only thing that is better is having her present the work, which is sure draws a crowd! Also, for the non-academic it is an easy read with much detail on prevailing theory for the general public to understand.
Insight May 1, 2008
Laurance S. Morrison (Sturbridge, MA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I think that the authors have set a new baseline for discussion and insight in the quest for women's workplace equality, and beyond. The scientific foundation for their analysis finally moves the subject past anecdotal and self-reinforcing generalizations. The book provides a better term--labyrinth--for the unfair journey many (ambitious)women face. And the professors pulled off a neat stylistic trick: Scholarship and easy-to-read.--Larry Morrison
throuhj the labyrinth February 19, 2008
Susan N. Mcknight
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Very interesting, well-written, and enlightening. A subject that is very timely and very helpful to women everywhere. Would heartily recommend.
through the labyringh January 27, 2008
Ann E. Prentice (hampstead, NC)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
A well written comprehensive review of research relating to women and leadership. Organized according to questions about leadership e.g. "Do Women Lead Differently from Men?" each chapter reviews the research, discusses trends, and suggests how women might respond. Unlike many titles on this topic, this is an evenhanded review of the research whose objective is to provide information to women as they navigate the turns and barriers of the labyrinth as they move forward in their careers.
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