Women Leaders at Work traces the personal life decisions taken by women who found ways to
achieve greatness in their work. Each story is intriguing. But collectively the stories
provide inspiration. They illustrate how real women of varied talents from varied backgrounds
traversed quite different paths seized opportunities presented in many guises and found ways
to achieve and to contribute to society. Elizabeth Ghaffari relates these stories with an
unerring instinct to reveal the fascinating personal dimensions of real women. Anita K. Jones
University Professor Emerita University of Virginia Women Leaders at Work shines a light on
women. Today's leaders who are women who are changing our world even as examples inspire
young women who are our leaders of the future. Great book! Frances Hesselbein President & CEO
Leader to Leader Institute New York NY The stories of each of these amazing women read like
novels -- humble beginnings triumphs failures incredible determination and resourcefulness
overcoming the familiar obstacles facing women in the workplace. But these stories are true
and they inspire us. There are many more stories out there but thanks to Elizabeth Ghaffari
we are privileged to share these few. Groundbreaking women groundbreaking book. Judith M.
Runstad Attorney FOSTER PEPPER PLLC Seattle WA I have read many books on leadership and
women leaders and Elizabeth Ghaffari's book rises to the top for me. The in-depth interviews
provide insight into leadership in general issues unique to women as well as an insider's
view into a broad array of industries. Women Leaders at Work highlights superb women leaders
beyond the usual suspects many of whom you may never have otherwise come to know. Cathy
Sandeen Ph.D. MBA Dean UCLA Extension University of California Los Angeles In her newest
book Elizabeth Ghaffari has scouted out exceptional women who started in small but courageous
ways to follow unique visions. These women achieved positions of influence and power but their
routes to success were never straight-lined. They endured digressions and embraced change. They
navigated the intricacies of corporations academia non-profits and the fields of science and
technology. They speak with their own voices about their lives and motivation and tell their
stories with modesty and encouragement to other women who may want to lead and serve. Mary S.
Metz Ph.D. President Emerita Mills College Women Leaders at Work is filled from
cover-to-cover with stories about the lives of extraordinary women who are in leadership today.
Elizabeth Ghaffari uses her exceptional interviewing talents to ask the right questions to
elicit memorable lessons that are inspiring uplifting and educational. Each of the eighteen
chapters focuses on the life and career path of a fascinating accomplished woman. Ghaffari
illustrates that breakthrough success can occur in a myriad of fields from medicine law
academia government public corporations science and philanthropy. It is not necessary to
stay on a narrow hierarchical career path. In fact none of these champions followed career
paths that were straight-line trajectories. 'We often have to be re-potted to grow' and 'Don't
leave the power of a corporation just because you want to change the world. Harness it ' are
two of the many memorable lessons. Women Leaders at Work is filled with important wisdom and
advice for past present and future leaders. I highly recommend this book for men and women of
all ages and interests! Susan Murphy Ph.D noted author speaker business consultant
www.Consult4Business.com Ghaffari's Women Leaders at Work captures diverse personal stories of
trailblazing women who share candid experiences including career chall
