Ask 110 top female executives from five nations to reflect on their careers and leadership as
part of an international scientific study and you will uncover a set of recommendations for
women who want to become and remain international business leaders. There is also invaluable
advice for corporate managers wanting to recruit skilled women into executive positions. This
book is based on the authentic experiences and original words of the interviewees - all of whom
are senior female executives - and on the author's analytical insights all set within a
qualitative scientific framework. In this international research project the Global Women
Career Lab the author analyzes what motivates these fascinating role models how they plan
their career trajectories what mechanisms they use to overcome obstacles and what leadership
strategies have enabled these women to reach senior management positions. The book offers the
reader a remarkable insight into the experiences of women in top business positions in Russia
China Japan France and Germany. About the author: Dr. Bettina-Al-Sadik-Lowinski is a
researcher author and certified international mentor-coach (MCC). Following a long management
career in multinational companies she has worked as an international executive coach and
expert on diversity in Germany France Japan and China. Reviews: A wealth of testimonials from
female role models from all over the world with valuable advices for women pursuing
professional development as well as for companies leveraging diversity for competitive
advantage.Hong Chow China CEO Roche Pharma Member of Supervisory Board Beiersdorf Women need
other women as role models in management in order to plan their careers more strategically and
understand that the sky is unlimited for them. In this book 110 role models from various
countries share their experiences and I was especially impressed by the examples from Asian
female leaders.Mari Nogami President Takeda Consumer Healthcare Japan Ex (the first) Chair of
Women in Business AmCham Japan As a big advocator for global diversity I recommend this book to
all women who want to rise up their careers globally and to corporate leaders who support
diversity in their companies worldwide!Rosa Lee Executive Vice President of Bosch China
Member of the Board and Corporate HR Head APAC It's not right to think that business is a man´s
world. Women are more sensitive and calmer - this makes us different helps us to balance and
makes ladies the best partners for men.Natalia Ryzhkova CEO Gulliver&Co Int. Russia
International authentic reports from female top managers from different countries combined
with a sound scientific analysis of the growth factors for women in management. Insights across
countries. Highly recommended!Professor Dr. Jutta Rump Managing Director Institut of
Employability (IBE) University of the Economy and Society Ludwigshafen Germany Women need to
understand the country specific codes and create their best image as topmanager- using language
their look and body postures. This books shows us the similarities and the differences of
female images in top positions in the five nations. Great findings!Muriel de Saint Sauveur
President Women Masterclass France former International Marketing Communications and
Diversity Director Mazars Group France Les femmes doivent oser prendre leur juste place dans
l'economie que ce soit en tant qu'entrepreneure ou en tant que cadre dirigeante. C'est une
question d'equilibre social mais plus encore de potentiel de performance. Plus de femmes
signifie plus de croissance et plus de diversité da
