Description
The Lost Leaders presents the personal stories of women who achieved success in corporate leadership, but have chosen to abandon their careers, providing a fascinating glimpse of the culture that exists in the contemporary corporation. Rebekah Heppner is one of the lost leaders. Following a successful career in business, she earned a PhD in cultural anthropology, making her uniquely qualified to contextualize the women’s stories with thoughtful, informed commentary. PART I: ACCIDENTAL CAREERS Introduction to Part One 1. Colleen Roberts 2. Judy Samuels 3. Joyce Williams 4. Nancy Michaels 5. Other ‘Lost Leaders’ PART II: CORPORATE AMERICA Introduction to Part Two 6. The Old Boys’ Network 7. The Acceptable Band 8. The Ideal Worker 9. Against The Law 10. The Toxic Workplace PART III: HOPES FOR THE FUTURE Introduction to Part Three 11. Still Working 12. Self Employment 13. Workplace Flexibility 14. Diversity Initiatives 15. A Woman President of the United States Conclusion
