Gwen Webber-McLeod is thrilled to announce the release of her long-awaited book, “Your Leadership Journey: Living and Leading In and On Purpose.”
A leadership development book written specifically for women leaders, it focuses on the unique leadership journey of Black women leaders. The book is designed as a guided reading and writing experience to define what leadership means to the reader and use this as a resource to live and lead in and on purpose. The book is also an effective tool to enhance the mentor/mentee relationship.
"Your Leadership Journey: Living and Leading In and On Purpose" will help you:
- Gain confidence in your leadership abilities
- Overcome challenges and obstacles on your leadership journey
- Find inspiration and motivation to pursue your leadership goals
- Make a positive impact on the world through your leadership
Gwen is an expert thought leader on women’s leadership development, with specific expertise in the unique leadership experiences of women leaders of color. This book was inspired by Gwen’s observations that the journey to leadership is significantly different for women than that of their male counterparts. The book is designed in alignment with how women leaders tend to approach the topic of leadership. Leadership is a whole-life experience for women leaders, and requires a holistic approach to developing as a leader. The personal and professional are deeply intertwined for women leaders.
5 Reasons to Read this Book
1. Gain a deeper understanding of the unique leadership journey of women, particularly Black women leaders. Gwen Webber-McLeod’s expertise in this area provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities that women face on their path to leadership.
2. Develop a holistic approach to leadership development that recognizes the interconnectedness of personal and professional life. The book’s focus on living and leading in and on purpose encourages women to consider all aspects of their lives as they develop their leadership skills.
3. Engage in a guided reading and writing experience that will help you define what leadership means to you. The book’s essays and related activities provide a structured framework for self-reflection and growth.
4. Create a Personal Leadership Development Plan to guide your decision-making about life and career goals. The book’s tried and tested process will help you identify your strengths, weaknesses, and areas for development, and set goals for your leadership journey.
5. Join a community of women leaders who are committed to living and leading in and on purpose. The book’s launch activities will provide opportunities for connection and support as you embark on your leadership journey.
The book consists of essays and related activities to inspire women leaders to define their leadership journey and use leadership as a resource to live and lead. The book includes a process designed by Gwen and successfully used by women she coaches and mentors. This process engages the reader in reading, reflection and writing activities that leads to the creation of a Personal Leadership Development Plan to guide decision making about life and career goals based in commitment to living and leading in and on purpose.
“Your Leadership Journey” can be purchased from Clare Songbirds Publishing House, on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Stay tuned for book launch activities early 2024. Gwen is excited to share the story of “Your Leadership Journey” and engage women in discussions about all it takes to be a confident, competent, courageous, and calm woman leader.
