John Gardner, among others, pleads that the world cries out for leadership. But women have in neither traditional nor contemporary managerial and political hierarchies been fairly represented in roles of leadership and power, especially considering that they proverbially "hold up half the sky." The authors explore the research on women and leadership and suggest that it is past time for leadership professionals to recognize, understand, and develop the contributions that women--uniquely or not--bring to the table of leadership.
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