by Robin Gerber
August 26, 2003
368 pages
First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt was an inspirational leader. She lived in a time when women in America were expected to stay home as wives and mothers. Eleanor refused to fit this mold and redefined the role of first lady, sometimes to the chagrin of and in direct opposition to her husband, President Franklin Roosevelt. In doing so, she influenced millions of women to step forward and become leaders.
Gerber weaves powerful leadership lessons through Eleanor’s amazing life story. As a child, Eleanor endured an alcoholic father and a cold, distant mother. As an adult, she had to deal with the death of a son, her husband’s infidelity, and his debilitating disease. Throughout it all, she mapped her own course as fearless advocate for women, minorities, and the disadvantaged.
Some takeaways you may discover:
· The importance of mentoring.
· How motherhood builds leadership skills.
· How to find your passion and use your voice.
· Ways to build courage and resilience.
· The value of building strong relationships
The author connects Eleanor’s experiences with contemporary leadership challenges. Leadership the Eleanor Roosevelt Way is a fabulous book about courage and compassion. True leaders respect the rights of every person and are ready to stand up for those in need.
This message challenges all leaders; women or men to push their influence beyond conventional boundaries.
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