Synopses & Reviews
Women and men experience the world differently—not only do they see things differently, but they see different things. Men tend to have a bottom line, sharply focused, linear way of thinking that excludes any role for emotion or empathy. Women are more empathetic, more aware of the critical impact of interpersonal factors both within and without the organization. Both perspectives are important, but at the moment organizations only reward traditionally male skills and points of view.
Based on extensive research and workplace experience, The Female Vision demonstrates that what women perceive in organizations and beyond that goes unnoticed and unrewarded is exactly what so many companies need to succeed. Helgesen and Johnson delve deeply into the stories of a number of women whose vision improved their companies—although often they had to struggle not only against unresponsive organizations, peers, or others, but also against their own personal fears. They show how companies can create environments that welcome and encourage women to share what they notice, to the benefit not only of the women themselves but also, perhaps ironically, to the all important bottom line.
Synopsis
The Female Vision shows why:
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What women see matters to organizations
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What women notice is what organizations need now
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What women value Will Define Organizational Excellence in The Future Women often see the world from a different angle than men. But this fact has been overlooked in most organizations. In this brilliant and strongly argued new book, Sally Helgesen and Julie Johnson demonstrate why "the female vision"--what women notice, what they value, how they connect the dots--constitutes women's most powerful asset in the workplace. Drawing on multiple strands of research, including their own Satisfaction Profile Assessment, they show what companies must do to engage, energize, and support talented women. And they show women how to nurture and sustain their own greatest gifts.
Synopsis
Helgesen and Johnson delve into the stories of a number of women whose vision improved their companies and show how organizations can create environments that welcome women's perspectives.
About the Author
Sally Helgesen is the author of five books, including The Female Advantage: Women’s Ways of Leadership, which is recognized as the classic work on women’s leadership and has been continually in print for fifteen years. As a result of the book’s success, Sally is recognized as the brand name expert on the subject of women’s leadership. She is a member of the International Women’s Forum, The Learning Network, and the Parity Group, and is a founding partner in Helgesen & Glaser, a consulting firm that helps clients to build world-class women’s initiatives.
Julie Johnson, a Harvard MBA, is one of the pioneers who founded the field of executive coaching. For twenty years she has coached America’s most successful executive women in a variety of industries, and has built a special niche with female broadcast journalists. Julie remains active in the Harvard Business Women’s Network, the Human Resource Planning Society, and the Coaching Coalition (which she co-founded).
Table of Contents
Part I: Why The Female Vision Matters
Chapter One: What Women See
Chapter Two: Why What Women See Matters
Part II: Elements of the Female Vision
Chapter Three: Broad Spectrum Notice
Chapter Four: Satisfaction Day by Day
Chapter Five: Tending the Social Fabric
Part III: Tapping the Power of the Female Vision
Chapter Six: Focusing Your Vision
Chapter Seven: Enlisting Advocates
Chapter Eight: Drawing Your Map
Chapter Nine: Values Check
Chapter Ten: Stepping Into the Light