Women and Leadership in Health Care The Journey to Authenticity and Power

by Robinson-Walker, Catherine

• ISBN13: 9780787909338
• ISBN10: 0787909335
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1999-03-22
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Summary

"Catherine Robinson-Walker uncovers important insights that help both men and women develop key strategies that will strengthen the leadership in their organizations. Her research reflects the value of the 'co-creation model' for the future of health care."-Kathryn Johnson, President/CEO, The Health ForumWritten for health care executives and managers, of both sexes, Women and Leadership in Health Care explores the vital issues that surround the gAnder disparity in health care leadership. This book answers the vital questions concerning how gAnder affects health care leadership. It reveals how to create a diverse, creative, and resourceful leadership pool. And gives women the tools they need to break the glass ceiling.Filled with useful suggestions and practical advice, the book Offers guidance for overcoming gAnder barriers in health care leadership Reveals how senior level executives and managers can learn the skills they need to become successful mentors to future health care leaders Shatters common myths such as "Time alone will solve the problem of too few women in the health care executive ranks" Spells out how executives and managers can renew and hone their leadership abilities Focuses on the lessons men learn from women and the lessons women learn from men Outlines effective strategies from recognized experts in the fields of negotiation, communication, and executive recruitment

Author Biography

CATHERINE ROBINSON-WALKER is executive director of The Academy for Healthcare Quality, a collaborative effort of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and five leading universities. She is a pioneer in conceiving breakthrough strategies for leadership and executive education in health care. She is a frequent speaker on trAnds and strategies for stewardship in health care, and the path to power and effectiveness for women. Her e-mail address is [e-mail].

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Acknowledgments	xv
The Author	xvii
Part I: Coming to Terms with Gender
The Paradox of Gender	3	(16)
Gender, Values, and Leadership	19	(22)
Experiencing Gender on the Job	41	(14)
Coming to Terms with Gender's Impact	55	(24)
Part II: Antidotes for Effectiveness
Antidote 1: Defusing Gender's Role in Conflict, Negotiations, and Power	79	(20)
Antidote 2: Using Communication as a Bridge	99	(20)
Antidote 3: Career Renewal Strategies	119	(18)
Antidote 4: Nurturing Ourselves, Mentoring Others	137	(26)
Part III: Embracing Authenticity and Power
Gender's Role in Transformation and Authenticity	163	(18)
From Paradox to Power	181	(14)
Appendix A: Contributors	195	(14)
Appendix B: Demographics	209	(2)
Appendix C: Data	211	(4)
References	215	(6)
Index	221