Building A New Leadership Ladder
By Carol J. Geffner, Ph.D.
Strategies for transforming workplace cultures to support a new generation of women leaders.
Closing the gender gap requires more than asking women to “lean in.” Organizations must step up. Leadership expert Carol Geffner makes the case that actively removes barriers and creates real pathways to advancement.
Drawing on 200+ hours of interviews with women leaders across sectors, Building a New Leadership Ladder reveals a critical gap: even when promoted, women often lack access to the networks and support their male peers receive. The book offers practical, cross-industry strategies to change that.
More than a guide, it’s a call to action for organizations ready to build cultures where women’s leadership is fully supported, recognized, and rewarded.
Published by MIT Press • The Next Big Idea Club’s Must-Read Books
About the Author
Carol J. Geffner, Ph.D., is a global management consultant, executive coach, keynote speaker, and leadership scholar. She is President of Geffner Group LLC and formerly served as Professor of Practice at the University of Southern California’s Sol Price School of Public Policy, where she also directed the Executive Master of Leadership program. She is also an affiliate of the Kets de Vries Institute, a global executive coaching firm based in London.
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"This book provides timely solutions for organizations seeking to make their workplaces more welcoming to women. It is time for leaders to take action, and this book shows us how."
— Laura Yeager, Major General, United States Army National Guard, retired
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“Exceptional book on women and leadership in a male-dominated business world.”
— Amazon Reader Review
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"Carol Geffner expertly explains why existing diversity initiatives fail...and how to implement more inclusive and sustainable solutions. This book is a must-read for every corporate leader."
— Mary Gardner, CEO and Founder, DelNova, Inc.