Character Driven Leadership for Women
Kathy Archer
(Author)
Description
Channel authenticity for effective leadership and a balanced life
Do you dream of leading an engaged team towards making a difference, but feel like you've gotten lost on the way? Is burnout looming? Your reputation slipping? Are you ready to make a change? Leadership development coach Kathy Archer has been right where you are-stuck in a trap of pleasing, performing, perfecting, and leading in survival mode-but she found her way out, and so can you.
In Character Driven Leadership for Women, Archer provides a framework you can follow and return to time and time again, to develop and sustain a leadership style that feels true to you. As she breaks down her five-step Infinite Leadership Loop, you will engage in a cycle of growth and development through self-reflection. By creating and committing to your own character development plan, you will begin to understand what truly matters to you and why it is vital to prioritize that in your leadership style.
Written with a real-world focus, Archer draws on the highs and lows of her own nonprofit leadership career as well as a wide variety of leadership scenarios to demonstrate how leading well and living balanced go hand in hand. Character Driven Leadership for Women will help you realign yourself so that you can honour your integrity while leading your mission-driven teams towards making the difference you all dream of.
Product Details
| Publisher | Page Two Press |
| Publish Date | January 27, 2025 |
| Pages | 290 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Paperback / softback |
| EAN/UPC | 9781774585481 |
| Dimensions | 9.0 X 6.0 X 0.7 inches | 0.9 pounds |
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Reviews
"This book is a game changer that needs to be read, studied and talked about by all women in leadership roles-especially in the nonprofit sector. Character Driven Leadership is more than a leadership book-it's a toolkit for developing a genuine, values-based leadership style." Kimberley MacKenzie, CPCC, ACC, charity executive, leadership coach
"Character Driven Leadership for Women is perfect for anyone eager to build self-awareness as a foundation for both personal and professional growth. Reading Character Driven Leadership for Women left me feeling validated, inspired, and focused-it's essential for anyone ready to break free from autopilot and start leading with intention and purpose." Michelle Vella, founder, The Tailored Career
"Character Driven Leadership for Women is a must-read for anyone interested in empowering the next generation of female leaders. Known as a trusted authority on women's leadership, Kathy Archer combines her deep expertise with powerful insights to challenge conventional leadership norms and promises to change how we view leadership for good in the nonprofit sector." Haley Cooper, founder, The Savvy Fundraiser
"Character Driven Leadership for Women is a must-read for women nonprofit leaders who want to lead with purpose, integrity, and resilience. Kathy Archer tackles the realities of managing the constant demands of leadership with insights to help us align our actions with our core beliefs. She's been where we are and understands what it takes to grow into the kind of leader we aspire to be-one who leads authentically and effectively." Heather Hooper, CEO, Heather Hooper Consulting
"Character Driven Leadership for Women is the toolkit for people in leadership, especially women who are navigating leadership in nonprofit and values-driven spaces. Kathy Archer skillfully weaves together the personal and systemic aspects of leadership in a manner that is nuanced and personal." Tamu Thomas, transformational coach; author, Women Who Work Too Much
"Kathy Archer has articulated the struggle of many women leaders and offers an illuminating model and actionable tactics to be the leader you were meant to be. A powerful and practical read for any leader struggling to lead with heart while also achieving success." Maria Ross, author, The Empathy Dilemma; host, The Empathy Edge podcast
"With a clear focus on the transformative power of character, Kathy Archer expertly blends intentional self-reflection with actionable guidance to help readers craft a leadership style that is authentic, ethical, and values driven. Through a well-thought-out five-step process, Kathy encourages leaders to examine their current character, define their aspirational identity, and develop a Character Development Plan that brings those principles to life in practice." Elizabeth Bishop, founder, Elizabeth Bishop Consulting; author, Conscious Service
"Character Driven Leadership For Women leverages the highs and lows of Archer's long career in nonprofit leadership to build a model of authentic, accountable leadership oriented around genuine self-reflection and a focus on reputation-building-not just in terms of how you see yourself but also how others see you." Serenity Gibbons, contributor, Forbes
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