This book brings together a collective of Women Leaders in Healthcare to share their real-life
leadership journey in the Asian continent from a personal angle (heart) and grounded on
science (data). They are connected by a strong passion to help improve patient lives and
advance women's leadership in this dynamic emerging region of Asia still swaying between
tradition and modernity. This is not an academic book but a compendium of inspirational stories
meant to provide authentic and pragmatic guidance for women who want to advance their careers
in healthcare in Asia to reduce gender inequality and give a new meaning to the leadership of
tomorrow truly inclusive and diverse. Beyond gender aspiring leaders can find inspiration
from this compendium to succeed in the Asia context from Japan to India South East Asia and
the Middle East. Although the challenges shared were experienced by the women-authors from
diverse backgrounds and leadership women and men alike can relate to many of the topics
covered in the book. The resulting reflections can help the readers more efficiently climb the
corporate ladder and become better leaders to shape a more equitable future. This book
provides insights for organizations in their diversity equity and inclusion endeavors to
develop policies that foster talents in Asia and provide better support to women in leadership
positions. It is also a useful read for students and researchers of leadership and gender
studies.
