You, the Leader

Harvard Business Review

May 2022 · Gildan Media · Narrated by Senn Annis, Tina Opie, Muriel Maignan Wilkins, Amy Jen Su, and Amy Bernstein

About this audiobook

It's time for female leaders to shine. Women face a double bind, forced to choose whether to be liked or respected, while neither one alone is enough to secure a seat at the table. It is up to organizations to change, but until then, what's an aspiring female leader to do? You, the Leader tackles these obstacles and more as women chart their path to the top, from a lack of credit for their work to feeling invisible to unfair biases. This book will help you better understand how women can lead with authenticity and become valued leaders in their organizations. This book will inspire you to: see yourself as a leader; command the respect you deserve; ensure you're visible for promotion; align yourself with the right supporters and mentors; break out of the authenticity paradox; and navigate power dynamics within your organization. The HBR Women at Work series spotlights the real challenges and opportunities women experience throughout their careers. With interviews from the popular podcast of the same name and related articles, stories, and research, these books provide inspiration and advice for taking on topics at work like inequity, advancement, and building community. Featuring detailed discussion guides, this series will help you spark important conversations about where we're at and how to move forward.

About the author

Harvard Business Review is the leading destination for smart management thinking. Through its flagship magazine, books, and digital content, Harvard Business Review provides professionals with rigorous insights and best practices to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact.

Award-winning audiobook narrator Senn Annis is known for her ability to bring vulnerability and nuance to her protagonists. Her passion for storytelling is informed by a BA in English literature and a decade of stage performance with the Cirque de Soleil.