"Discover 25 women who shattered the glass ceiling, each in their own way. In politics, government, the business world, and more, these women show us that ambition, perseverance, and hard work go a long way"--Provided by publisher.
Cathy Hughes is a media sensation. In 1979 she purchased radio station WOL in Washington, D.C. With hard work she grew her business into the largest Black-owned media company in the United States. She is the founder and chairperson of Urban One. It includes TV One, Radio One, Reach Media, and One Solution.
stories of women entrepreneurs building a better world
Thimmesh, Catherine
2022
"Women all over the globe are asking questions that affect lives and creating businesses that answer them. Like, can we keep premature babies warm when they're born far from the hospital? Or, can the elderly stay in their homes and eat a balanced diet? Women are taking on and solving these issues with their ingenuity and business acumen"--Amazon.
"In conversation with some of the world's most powerful and interesting women, Women and Leadership explores gender bias and explores the barriers to women's participation in politics"--Provided by publisher.
Fiorina ran for the Senate as a Republican in deep-blue California; she battled breast cancer, and suffered the devastating loss of a daughter. Yet despite these setbacks and tragedies, she remains undaunted. Now Fiorina shares the lessons she's learned from both her difficulties and triumphs. She contends that, by ignoring conservative principles, politicians have failed their constituents, abandoning them to the crushing burden of our bloated government.
an open letter to the women who will run the world
Palmieri, Jennifer
Offers an open letter to the first woman president, and all women striving to achieve something, containing forward-thinking advice and inspiration for future women leaders.
"Blends compelling personal stories with . . . research on why many women don't negotiate their compensation, why negotiating aggressively usually backfires, and what can be done about it"--Amazon.
