Women’s Leadership

“Joanna draws upon decades of experience as a leadership advisor, along with real-life stories from high performers, to provide professionals at any stage of their career with an empowering and very practical toolkit on how to grow through challenges and drive toward purpose at work.” —Dominic Barton, Global Managing Partner, McKinsey & Company

“A prominent thought leader on talent and leadership, Joanna helps us turn difficult work challenges into personal and professional growth, spinning gold from inspiring stories, valuable coaching, and the caring mentorship we all want and need. Treasure this book!” —Eileen Naughton, Vice President, Human Resources, Google

“How do you survive a disappointing performance review? What if your supervisees won’t listen? Can you prepare for work to (at some point) suck? Top business leader Joanna Barsh has answers to these and other questions. She “gets it” – you are ambitious and yet work can be a gator-filled swamp. Barsh has the experience to guide you calmly through." —Jessica Bacal, editor of Mistakes I Made at Work: 25 Influential Women Reflect on What They got out of Getting it Wrong

“There is no straight path to success; we learn and grow from our mistakes. Joanna’s book of wise stories and guidance can help all of us get closer to our full potential and dreams.” —Sheryl Sandberg, COO, Facebook, and Founder, LeanIn.Org and OptionB.Org

“Practical advice from a role model of purpose, passion, and perseverance!” —Angela Duckworth, New York Times bestselling author of Grit and Christopher H. Browne Distinguished Professor of Psychology, University of Pennsylvania