Women & Leadership

In Women & Leadership, former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard and world-renowned development economist Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala examine the unique paths, achievements, and challenges of women navigating highest-level public service. Drawing on their own significant political and institutional journeys, the authors bring together direct experiences and discussions with notable female heads of state, political leaders, and global figures.

The book highlights practical lessons from influential figures including Jacinda Ardern, Hillary Clinton, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Theresa May, Michelle Bachelet, Joyce Banda, Erna Solberg, and Christine Lagarde. Through these varied profiles, it assesses how gender expectations, media scrutiny, and systemic hurdles impact women in power, while offering clear insights for those aspiring to leadership roles.

This title is particularly relevant for students of governance, public administrators, political scientists, and anyone keen to understand how women can effectively shape policy and lead institutions on the world stage.