by Katty Kay
First published 2023
Current power structures fail women, men, and society at large. New York Times bestselling authors Katty Kay and Claire Shipman argue that women don't need transformation but power itself requires fundamental change. These veteran journalists examine hidden barriers that constrain women while proposing an alternative model of influence. Their research spans interviews with women across different ages, races, and backgrounds worldwide, combined with academic findings. Kay and Shipman present a female-centered approach to power that emphasizes purpose over hierarchy and impact over dominance. This framework appeals to women and many men seeking meaningful professional engagement. The authors provide practical guidance for women to recognize existing power, discover new sources of influence, and reshape both workplace and domestic environments. The book serves dual purposes as societal critique and individual roadmap, showing readers how to create less ego-driven, more joyful, and maximally effective professional lives.
Genres: gender-studies, business, feminism, social-issues, non-fiction, womens-studies
Vibes: impactful, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: individual-roadmap, societal-critique
320 pages · Hardcover · Harper Business