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How Remarkable Women Lead: The Breakthrough Model for Work and Life

by Joanna Barsh , Susie Cranston

Summary & Key Takeaways

Have you ever felt like you have to put on a heavy suit of armor just to survive in the boardroom? You’ve worked twice as hard to secure your seat at the executive table, but the traditional, rigid model of leadership is leaving you emotionally and physically bankrupt. What if the very traits you were told to suppress are actually your greatest competitive advantage?

In today’s daily briefing, we explore How Remarkable Women Lead by Joanna Barsh and Susie Cranston. Discover the game-changing concept of “Centered Leadership” and learn why aligning your daily work with profound personal Meaning is the ultimate antidote to corporate burnout. Find out how leaning into your authentic instincts can skyrocket both your sanity and your team’s bottom line.

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About the Author

Joanna Barsh

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Joanna Barsh is a leadership expert and author renowned for her transformative work on purpose-driven leadership and organizational culture. As a Director Emeritus at McKinsey & Company, she spent over 30 years advising global organizations and founded the McKinsey Centered Leadership Project. Her …

Susie Cranston

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Susie Cranston is a leadership authority and the President and COO of Cresset Capital. Previously a consultant at McKinsey & Company for twelve years, she led the research for the Centered Leadership model, which forms the basis of her co-authored book, "How Remarkable Women Lead". Recognized as a …

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