Praise for The Influence Effect
“I have long argued that business can no longer afford to exclude the strengths of half the human race: women. Leaders are slow to take us into that brave new world. But thanks to The Influence Effect’s intelligent approach, women can create their own path to power and start gaining the positions they want and need. I urge everyone to get a copy of this inspired and practical guide.”
—John Gerzema, CEO, Harris Insights & Analytics/The Harris Poll, New York Times bestselling author, social scientist, and speaker
“Reading The Influence Effect is certain to remind a woman that ‘power’ is a verb and that she is the boss of her destiny. Well done.”
—Paula W. Hinton, Partner, Winston & Strawn, LLP
“Women need to gain influence. The Influence Effect provides simple and practical tools to empower women to gain access to the C-suite.”
—Greg D. Carmichael, President and CEO, Fifth Third Bank
“The Influence Effect might just change your life. The book tackles the age-old problem of too few women in leadership positions, and it does this in an utterly fresh, compelling way—by asking women to practice ‘The Big Five Strategies’ to pave their path to power. And as the real-world stories and case studies show, it works. I recommend this book to women everywhere who are ready to move forward faster.”
—Rich Karlgaard, Publisher, Forbes, bestselling author, award-winning entrepreneur, and speaker
“The path to greatness is not a Machiavellian route of power; it is a trail of astute influence. And influence comes best from a confident, authentic spirit; a focused zeal to make a difference; and the wisdom of a set of strategies. The Influence Effect delivers all three. Written by four women who have successfully forged that challenging trail, this animated and thought-provoking book will give you a pragmatic map and crucial tools for your journey.”
—Chip R. Bell, author of Kaleidoscope
“The Influence Effect tackles women’s underrepresentation in leadership with cutting-edge research and expert insights. The result is a powerful guide with a clear message: women bring something very different—and needed—to the table. Designed to help women leverage their unique strengths as leaders, The Influence Effect can help women everywhere break through barriers to advancement.”
—Alyse Nelson, President and CEO, Vital Voices Global Partnership
“The Influence Effect shows women how to start leveling the playing field by accessing power—faster, better, smarter. Don’t wait to get yourself a copy. While you’re at it, buy one for someone you know who may not fully recognize that women are our most underutilized resource for delivering our very best business outcomes.”
—Alden Mills, entrepreneur, Navy SEAL, and author of Be Unstoppable
“Gender barriers won’t ever go away, but if you follow the advice in The Influence Effect, they will no longer hold you back.”
—The Honorable Cari M. Dominguez, former Chair, US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission