Anyone can read the studies on why companies benefit from having effective women leaders from the C-suite down – just as any rising women executive can read a “how to be a better leader” NYT bestseller.
It's when we get to what's underneath the lessons, where we work through the really hard stuff and share our vulnerabilities - that's where the wisdom lies. That's where we find the insight that's real and useful.
Wisdom Warriors are stories by and about leaders who “get it.” These are stories tested and used in everyday situations. The individuals who generously share these stories are courageous, authentic, and dedicated to helping others be remarkable.
Signature is all about staying true to yourself, knowing that you will falter along the way. It’s about shared wisdom from person to person, generation to generation.
It’s more than stories with facts; it’s storytelling…from the heart.
After three years of running the Signature Program and engaging hundreds of executives in this expedition, the opportunity to share the wisdom from our candid, safe, and open conversations came to life. We had discussed practical approaches for how to make a life amid the demands of family and career. And there was so much great advice on topics like managing a tenuous boss relationship, staying true to yourself as you weigh opportunities that weren’t part of your original plan, and practicing the self-care needed to have the energy to be your best at work and still have something left when you go home.
I wanted more up-and-coming leaders to hear this rich insight. That’s why this book had to be written. To share, learn, and experience life through one another. Maybe if we hear it enough different ways, we can actually take it in.