September 11, 2008
For Immediate Release
For an Interview:
Susan Madsen
(801) 863-6176
Interest in the intricacies of women politicians has piqued since the announcement of Sen. John McCain’s pick for vice president. Susan R. Madsen, an associate professor of management and assistant dean of faculty in the Woodbury School of Business at Utah Valley University, pinpoints how women develop throughout their lives to become prominent leaders.
In October, Madsen will release a new book, “Developing Leadership: Learning from the Experiences of Women Governors.” The book is about the lifetime development of leadership in ten strong, competent and fascinating women governors in the United States. Madsen spent time with each of these 10 women and gained a prospective into their successes, failures, challenges and passions.
“These women put their hearts into work focused on making a true difference for those around them. Although most admitted that having power and influence was one of many motivators to becoming a leader, each clearly has a passion toward leading change and doing work that really matters,” said Madsen.
At a time when all eyes are upon women politicians, it becomes paramount to understand what drives a woman to make the choice to lead. Madsen’s research is one of a kind, and offers a roadmap to what it takes to become a leader.
“Developing strong, sound leaders is a crucial issue in politics and government throughout the world today. In fact, I believe it is imperative that we develop a greater number of strong, prepared, and ethical individuals who can lead effectively and successfully in our homes, schools, businesses, nonprofits, communities, states, nations and world,” said Madsen. “All women can and should become leaders in some domain. It is our responsibility as humans who care about the people and world around us. Women can and must make a difference.”
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