Women and Leadership
Transforming Visions and Diverse Voices
1. Edition May 2007
408 Pages, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
ISBN:
978-1-4051-5583-0
John Wiley & Sons
Over the past thirty years the number of women assuming leadership
roles has grown dramatically. This original and important book
identifies the challenges faced by women in positions of
leadership, and discusses the intersection between theories of
leadership and feminism.
* * Examines models of feminist leadership, feminist influences on
leadership styles and agendas, and the diversity of theoretical and
ethnic perspectives of feminist leaders
* Addresses how diverse women lead, how feminist principles
contribute to leadership, the influence of ethnic groups and the
barriers that women face as leaders
* Transforms existing models of leadership by incorporating
gender issues
* Looks to the future of feminist leadership and identifies what
must be done to train and mentor the next generation of feminist
leaders
Notes on Contributors viii
Foreword xvi
Alice Eagly
Overview: Women and Leadership: Transforming
Visions and Diverse Voices 1
Jean Lau Chin
Part I Models of Leadership and Women: Reconciling the
Discourses on Women, Feminism, and Leadership 19
Bernice Lott
1 Conducted Monotones to Coacted Harmonies: A Feminist
(Re)conceptualization of Leadership Addressing Race, Class, and
Gender 35
Karen L. Suyemoto and Mary B. Ballou
2 Diverse Feminist Communication Styles: Challenges to Women and
Leadership 55
Ann S. Yabusaki
3 Women as Academic Leaders: Living the Experience from Two
Perspectives 69
A. Toy Caldwell-Colbert and Judith E. N. Albino
4 Toward Culturally Competent, Gender-Equitable Leadership:
Assessing Outcomes of Women's Leadership in Diverse Contexts
88
Ester R. Shapiro and Jennifer M. Leigh
5 Gender and Leadership in the Corporate World: A
Multiperspective Model 106
Karen Korabik and Roya Ayman
Part II Collaboration and Leadership 125
Joy K. Rice
6 Leadership Through Policy Development: Collaboration, Equity,
Empowerment, and Multiculturalism 140
Norine G. Johnson, Florence L. Denmark, Dorothy W. Cantor, Diane
F. Halpern, and Gwendolyn Puryear Keita
7 Collaborative Leadership and Social Advocacy Among
Women's Organizations 157
Joy K. Rice and Asuncion Miteria Austria
8 Women, Collaboration, and Social Change: An Ethics-Based Model
of Leadership 177
Marlene G. Fine
9 Strategic Planning: Gender, Collaborative Leadership, and
Organizational Change 192
Margaret E. Madden
Part III From Margin to Center: The Voices of Diverse
Feminist Leaders 209
Janis Sanchez-Hucles and Penny Sanchez
10 Increasing Diverse Women Leadership in Corporate America:
Climbing Concrete Walls and Shattering Glass Ceilings! 228
Penny Sanchez, Phillip Hucles, Janis Sanchez-Hucles, and Sanjay
C. Mehta
11 Developing Transformational Leaders: Theory to Practice
245
Natalie Porter and Jessica Henderson Daniel
12 Feminist Leadership Among Latinas 264
Melba Vasquez and Lillian Comas-Díaz
13 Voices of Black Feminist Leaders: Making Spaces for Ourselves
281
Ruth L. Hall, BraVada Garrett-Akinsanya, and Michael
Hucles
14 Asian American Women Leaders: The Intersection of Race,
Gender, and Leadership 297
Debra M. Kawahara, Edna M. Esnil, and Jeanette Hsu
15 Feminist Leadership Among American Indian Women 314
Clara Sue Kidwell, Diane J. Willis, Deborah Jones-Saumty, and
Dolores S. Bigfoot
16 Leadership and Collaboration among Women with Disabilities
330
Martha E. Banks and Linda R. Mona
17 Lesbian Women and Leadership: Which Comes First? 341
Nancy L. Baker and Beverly Greene
Conclusion: Transforming Leadership with Diverse Feminist Voices
355
Jean Lau Chin
Index 363
Foreword xvi
Alice Eagly
Overview: Women and Leadership: Transforming
Visions and Diverse Voices 1
Jean Lau Chin
Part I Models of Leadership and Women: Reconciling the
Discourses on Women, Feminism, and Leadership 19
Bernice Lott
1 Conducted Monotones to Coacted Harmonies: A Feminist
(Re)conceptualization of Leadership Addressing Race, Class, and
Gender 35
Karen L. Suyemoto and Mary B. Ballou
2 Diverse Feminist Communication Styles: Challenges to Women and
Leadership 55
Ann S. Yabusaki
3 Women as Academic Leaders: Living the Experience from Two
Perspectives 69
A. Toy Caldwell-Colbert and Judith E. N. Albino
4 Toward Culturally Competent, Gender-Equitable Leadership:
Assessing Outcomes of Women's Leadership in Diverse Contexts
88
Ester R. Shapiro and Jennifer M. Leigh
5 Gender and Leadership in the Corporate World: A
Multiperspective Model 106
Karen Korabik and Roya Ayman
Part II Collaboration and Leadership 125
Joy K. Rice
6 Leadership Through Policy Development: Collaboration, Equity,
Empowerment, and Multiculturalism 140
Norine G. Johnson, Florence L. Denmark, Dorothy W. Cantor, Diane
F. Halpern, and Gwendolyn Puryear Keita
7 Collaborative Leadership and Social Advocacy Among
Women's Organizations 157
Joy K. Rice and Asuncion Miteria Austria
8 Women, Collaboration, and Social Change: An Ethics-Based Model
of Leadership 177
Marlene G. Fine
9 Strategic Planning: Gender, Collaborative Leadership, and
Organizational Change 192
Margaret E. Madden
Part III From Margin to Center: The Voices of Diverse
Feminist Leaders 209
Janis Sanchez-Hucles and Penny Sanchez
10 Increasing Diverse Women Leadership in Corporate America:
Climbing Concrete Walls and Shattering Glass Ceilings! 228
Penny Sanchez, Phillip Hucles, Janis Sanchez-Hucles, and Sanjay
C. Mehta
11 Developing Transformational Leaders: Theory to Practice
245
Natalie Porter and Jessica Henderson Daniel
12 Feminist Leadership Among Latinas 264
Melba Vasquez and Lillian Comas-Díaz
13 Voices of Black Feminist Leaders: Making Spaces for Ourselves
281
Ruth L. Hall, BraVada Garrett-Akinsanya, and Michael
Hucles
14 Asian American Women Leaders: The Intersection of Race,
Gender, and Leadership 297
Debra M. Kawahara, Edna M. Esnil, and Jeanette Hsu
15 Feminist Leadership Among American Indian Women 314
Clara Sue Kidwell, Diane J. Willis, Deborah Jones-Saumty, and
Dolores S. Bigfoot
16 Leadership and Collaboration among Women with Disabilities
330
Martha E. Banks and Linda R. Mona
17 Lesbian Women and Leadership: Which Comes First? 341
Nancy L. Baker and Beverly Greene
Conclusion: Transforming Leadership with Diverse Feminist Voices
355
Jean Lau Chin
Index 363
"The promise and the power to transform leadership theory,
practice, and research are given voice through the innovative data
and diverse topics, contributors, and contexts explored in this
impressive text."
Janice D. Yoder, University of Akron
"Chin offers a timely collection of readings about past
and present leaders...includes contributions from many
respected and successful women...carefully
crafted...excellent references enhance the
discussion."
Choice
"I opened this book with enthusiasm... .There is much to be
appreciated." Times Higher Education Supplement
practice, and research are given voice through the innovative data
and diverse topics, contributors, and contexts explored in this
impressive text."
Janice D. Yoder, University of Akron
"Chin offers a timely collection of readings about past
and present leaders...includes contributions from many
respected and successful women...carefully
crafted...excellent references enhance the
discussion."
Choice
"I opened this book with enthusiasm... .There is much to be
appreciated." Times Higher Education Supplement
Jean Lau Chin is Professor and Dean of the Derner Institute
at Adelphi University. She is a licensed psychologist and has held
various leadership and management roles as executive director of a
community health center, co-director of a child guidance clinic and
regional director at a managed care company.
Bernice Lott is Professor Emerita of Psychology and
Women's Studies at the University of Rhode Island and is a
former Dean of its University College.
Joy K. Rice is a clinical psychologist, Clinical
Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin Medical
School and Emerita Professor of Educational Policy Studies and
Women's Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Janis Sanchez-Hucles is Professor of Psychology at Old
Dominion University and works part-time as a clinical psychologist,
consultant, and trainer.
at Adelphi University. She is a licensed psychologist and has held
various leadership and management roles as executive director of a
community health center, co-director of a child guidance clinic and
regional director at a managed care company.
Bernice Lott is Professor Emerita of Psychology and
Women's Studies at the University of Rhode Island and is a
former Dean of its University College.
Joy K. Rice is a clinical psychologist, Clinical
Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin Medical
School and Emerita Professor of Educational Policy Studies and
Women's Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Janis Sanchez-Hucles is Professor of Psychology at Old
Dominion University and works part-time as a clinical psychologist,
consultant, and trainer.
