Developing Leadership Learning from the Experiences of Women Governors

by Madsen, Susan R.

• ISBN13: 9780761843085
• ISBN10: 0761843086
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-10-03
• Publisher: UPA
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Summary

Developing Leadership is a groundbreaking book that focuses on the lifetime development of ten strong, competent, and fascinating women governors. This one-of-a-kind book shares the commonalities and perspectives of ten women on their own personal journeys in developing leadership throughout childhood, youth, young adulthood, and adulthood. These ten women reflect a journey shared, in part, by all leaders.

Author Biography

Susan R. Madsen is Associate Professor of Management at Utah Valley University.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. vii
Acknowledgments	p. ix
Introduction	p. xi
Their Stories
Governor Barbara Roberts	p. 3
Governor Christine Gregoire	p. 27
Governor Christine Todd Whitman	p. 49
Governor Jane Dee Hull	p. 75
Governor Jane Swift	p. 95
Governor Jeanne Shaheen	p. 121
Governor Madeleine May Kunin	p. 143
Governor Martha Layne Collins	p. 167
Governor Nancy Putnam Hollister	p. 189
Governor Olene Walker	p. 213
Themes and Overall Findings
Family Influences, Childhoods, and Youth	p. 239
College Years and Life Roles	p. 261
Career Paths and Political Years	p. 285
References	p. 307
Index	p. 309
About the Author	p. 319
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