Robin Gerber - Leadership the Eleanor Roosevelt Way: Timeless Strategies from the First Lady of Courage

Eleanor Roosevelt changed the world with her leadership. Robin Gerber tells us how she did it, weaving the first ladys life story and words into empowering leadership advice for today. [A] great read and a terrific leadership guide.Lt. General Claudia Kennedy

This book is a terrific read; it tells Eleanors story with descriptive flair and gives readers wise advice about finding their leadership passion and following it.Billie Jean King

Without a doubt, Eleanor Roosevelt was one the greatest leaders in American history. Robin Gerber clearly demonstrates why in this superb, lucid, and compelling study. It is a joy to read.Donald T. Phillips,Lincoln on Leadership

This inspiring book shows Eleanor Roosevelt the leader, a woman who transformed her time. Her legacy, as Robin Gerber illustrates, is a road map to leadership for women today.Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, House Democratic Leader

Eleanor Roosevelts leadership made her first lady of the world. Shes the perfect model for the leadership advice and ideas contained in this fascinating and insightful book.Congressman Steny Hoyer, House Democratic Whip

Eleanor Roosevelts life and leadership provide the inspiration; Robin Gerber provides the how-to. This wise and wonderful book should be required reading for all women (and men) on their way up.Judy B. Rosener, Ph.D.,Ways Women Lead

Robin Gerber has crafted the perfect primer to an extraordinary life and the ideal motivational tool for Everywoman to become a leader through the deliberate use of her own unique experiences and opportunities. Whether one reads this book for historic information, for behavior strategies, or for motivation, one will not be disappointed.Jadwiga S. Sebrechts, President, Womens College Coalition, Washington, D.C.

Eleanor Roosevelt was a great leader on many fronts, but especially in the fight for racial equality. This book gives readers a true feeling for the former first ladys conviction, her courage, and her passion for leadership. Its an inspirational story, and Robin Gerber uses it expertly to give advice to anyone hoping to lead.Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones

A lot of people admire Eleanor Roosevelt but dont understand her leadership strengths. She was a great strategist, knew how to engage people, and loved to compete. This book gives readers fast-paced, on-target advice on how to do the same.Julie Foudy, U.S. Womens National Soccer Team Captain, Olympic Gold Medalist, World Cup Champion, and President of the Womens Sports Foundation

Eleanor Roosevelt is a powerful role model for women leaders. In this book, Robin Gerber gleans leadership lessons from Eleanors life story and weaves them into an easy-to-use guidebook for leaders of today and tomorrow.Kathy Whitmire, Mayor of Houston 1982-1992

An inspiring book based on the values and leadership style of one of the most inspirational women of all time. A must read for anyone interested in improving their leadership skills.Jacci Duncan, Executive Director, National Association of Women Business Owners

Robin Gerber has spotted the critical experiences which define the drive and insight of Eleanor Roosevelts leadership. Leaders of organizations, communities, and families will find that each chapter offers practical insights and recommendations. Highly recommended! Connie Rath, Vice Chair and Dean, Gallup University

Despite her fears and doubts, Eleanor Roosevelt refused to alienate herself from the plight of discriminated people. We can learn much from this book which captures the great power and unconquerable spirit of Eleanor Roosevelt.Margaret Daniels Tyler, McKinsey & Company

This book is a classic leadership how-to-do for women of all ages.Mary Elcano, Partner, Sidley Austin Brown & Wood

With a fresh eye and highly original insight, Robin Gerber tells the stirring story of the legendary Eleanor Roosevelts transformation from pathetic child to world figure and combines it with detailed how-to advice for developing personal leadership. The result is a unique book that will connect an icon of the past to a new generation seeking leadership at every level. Bonnie Angelo, Author,First Mothers: The Women Who Shaped the Presidents

Robin Gerber has fashioned the life of one of the worlds truly great women into a beautiful, inspiring and most important useful meditation on the ways that all women can discover the greatness and the power within themselves.Marita Golden, President, The Zora Neale Hurston/Richard Wright Foundation

Eleanor Roosevelt knew how tough it was to lead from the White House or your own house. This book shows why she is a great role model for the many women who still dont see their own potential.Marie C. Wilson, President, The White House Project

Women today can learn so much from Eleanor Roosevelts life and leadership. Robin Gerber makes it fun, delivering compelling lessons with wisdom, clarity, and style. Celinda Lake, President, Lake Snell Perry Associates, Democratic Pollsters

This book gives practical and inspiring advice on how to be a leader. Its a great resource for anyone who wants to develop and improve leadership strategies and to learn about an amazing woman in the process.Robin Gradison, Emmy Award-Winning Producer for ABC News

Like Mohandas Gandhi or Martin Luther King, Jr., Eleanor Roosevelt seems a miracle of character and charisma, a born leader whom no one could hope to emulate. Robin Gerber penetrates this aura, however powerful, and exposes the nuts and bolts of an eminently practical leadership styleone from which we can all learn and learn much.

Alan Axelrod, Author,Patton on LeadershipandElizabeth I, CEO

Eleanor Roosevelt challenged all of us to listen, think, act, build coalitions, and dreamto lead. This book helps us pick up where she left off.Allida Black, The Eleanor Roosevelt Papers, The George Washington University

Eleanor Roosevelt comes alive in this book in all her vulnerability, courage, and strength. Robin Gerber turns an icon into a woman and allows us to see ourselves in ERs experience and to draw courage to be more than we are. [A] transformational reading experience.Melody Woolley, Girls Leadership Workshop Coordinator, Eleanor Roosevelt Center at Val-Kill

Filled with practical examples of how one woman, working with creativity and diligence, can make a huge difference. An inspiring how-to for women to exert leadership at every stage of life.Margaret Engel, Managing Editor, The Newseum

Leadership the
Eleanor Roosevelt
Way

Timeless Strategies from
the First Lady of Courage

Robin Gerber

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