How Remarkable Women Lead : The Breakthrough Model for Work and Life / Joanna Barsh and Susie Cranston, and Geoffrey Lewis.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The amazing women leaders -- Foreword to the paperback edition: The journey continues -- Introduction: Journey to the center -- pt. 1. Meaning -- It all begins with meaning -- Your own happiness equation -- Start with your strengths -- A sense of purpose -- Dreamcatcher -- pt. 2. Framing -- A matter of framing -- The practice of optimism -- Moving on -- Ready for change -- The journey, not the destination -- pt. 3. Connecting -- A path to belonging -- Your organization as family -- Reciprocity forms relationships -- The tapestry you weave -- On the shoulders of sponsors -- Member of the tribe -- pt. 4. Engaging -- Crossing the line -- Stand up, speak up -- Make your own luck -- Take the step -- Weathering the heights -- pt. 5. Energizing -- Energy in your toolkit -- For a quick recovery -- Experience of flow -- Boundless energy -- Conclusion: Time for action -- Methodology -- Our research survey -- Acknowledgments -- Notes -- Index.

Examines successful women in leadership roles and discusses the five fundamental elements of the "centered leadership" model--meaning, framing, connecting, engaging, and energizing--with anecdotes about women CEOs and other females working in leadership positions.