{"product_id":"building-women-leaders-isbn-9781394251384","title":"Building Women Leaders","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"In the decades I’ve known Gretchen, I have watched her grow and excel as a mother, a civic and business leader, and an influencer in the construction industry. We are so fortunate that Gretchen carved out the time to write this seminal book on women’s leadership and I am confident that all will benefit from the knowledge she shares. Gretchen is a remarkable leader and role model who cares deeply for the construction industry, and her passion for helping women thrive helps us build a more inclusive industry.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eMary K. Rhinehart,\u003c\/b\u003e Chair, Johns Manville Corporation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePractical leadership guidance, inspiring stories, and actionable strategies for women and their male allies to elevate their careers in construction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuilding Women Leaders: A Blueprint for Women Thriving in Construction\u003c\/i\u003e is a guide to becoming a successful female leader in the construction, engineering, mining, and energy industries. Featuring real-world case studies, inspiring stories of successful women leaders, and actionable strategies, this book serves as a catalyst for transformation, enabling organizations to harness the untapped potential of their female talent and drive innovation and growth.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeveraging the author’s 40-year industry career as a construction industry executive, female trailblazer, and advocate for women empowerment in the workplace, \u003ci\u003eBuilding Women Leaders\u003c\/i\u003e includes information on:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTechniques for navigating a male-dominated industry, including understanding “dominant culture” and unconscious bias\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe qualities of successful leaders in these industries, including what it means to lead versus manage and how Grounded Self-leadership is critical to authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGuidelines for building strong relationships and leading a diverse team with confidence, courage, and humility\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWays to handle difficult conversations and conflicts, and the role of trust and vulnerability in these situations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to build support via professional organizations, networking groups, and training and development opportunities for women leaders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuilding Women Leaders\u003c\/i\u003e is a timely, essential, up-to-date resource on the subject for leaders of all genders and at all levels and occupations in the engineering, construction, mining, and energy industries looking to harness the power of women in the workforce.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword by Janice L. Tuchman xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword by Hugh L. Rice xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xxiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTestimonials xxv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I “Me” – The Lived Experience of the Construction Industry 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Exploring Unconscious Bias and Dominant Culture 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Lived Experience of Women in the Construction Industry 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Unconscious Bias 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Dominant Culture 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II “Me” – Grounded Self-Leadership – Introduction 27\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Defining Leadership and Your Leadership Aspirations 31\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining Leadership 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeadership Styles 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeadership Versus Management 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Leadership Aspiration 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Living Your Life Purpose and Value 45\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersonal Purpose 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersonal Values 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Feeling Courageous and Confident with Humility 57\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBelonging 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCourage 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfidence with Humility 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Note on Imposter Syndrome 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Thinking Critically, Learning, and Reflecting 75\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUtilizing Your Brain – Critical Thinking 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUtilizing Your Brain – Learning and Curiosity 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUtilizing Your Brain – Becoming Comfortable with Failure 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCaring for Your Brain – Reflection 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCaring for Your Brain – Creativity 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Telling Your Leadership Story 93\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving Voice 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Leadership Brand 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStorytelling 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II “Me” – Grounded Self-Leadership – Conclusion 105\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III “We” – The Supporting Cast – Introduction 107\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Learning from Mentors, Sponsors, and Coaches 109\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMentors 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSponsors 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoaches 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Experiencing Allyship 123\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining Allyship 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWoman-to-Woman Allyship 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMale Allies of Women 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Building Powerful Networks 135\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Industry Networks 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNetworking Outside of Your Industry 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III “We” – The Supporting Cast – Conclusion 143\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV “We” – Building Strong Relationships – Introduction 145\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Being Present, Listening, and Asking Great Questions 149\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Present 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListening 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking Great Questions 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Utilizing Power to Influence 159\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining Power and Influence 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegulating Our Power Level 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Leveraging Emotional Intelligence 167\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining Emotional Intelligence 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmotional Self-Awareness 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmotional Self-Regulation 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmotional Social Awareness 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Building Trust and Psychological Safety 179\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining Trust 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActions That Build Trust 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePsychological Safety 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 The Three “C’s” – Communication, Collaboration, and Conflict Resolution 193\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunication 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou as the “Sender” 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Receiver 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpeaking in Public 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollaboration 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConflict Resolution\/Negotiation 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSalary and Benefit Negotiations 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 Clarifying Expectations and Providing Feedback 211\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClarifying Expectations and Providing Direction 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding Feedback 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV “We” – Building Strong Relationships – Conclusion 223\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V “Us” – Leading and Influencing Teams and Organizations – Introduction 225\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16 Defining Purpose, Goals, and Objectives 227\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeam\/Organization Purpose 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeam\/Organization Goals and Objectives 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e17 Building Organization Culture and Values 237\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining Organization Culture 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasuring Organization Culture 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e18 Executing Strategies and Tactics 247\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining Strategies 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining Tactics 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e19 Utilizing Team Norms and Social Contracts 255\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining Teams 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHigh-Performing Teams 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e20 Attracting, Hiring, and Retaining Diverse Talent 271\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttracting Diverse Talent 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHiring Diverse Talent into the Right Roles 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping the Right People 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting the Right Managers and Leaders 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e21 Creating Agile Teams and Organizations 283\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeople and Change 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining Organization Agility 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeader Behaviors that Support or Inhibit Organization Agility 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Role of Organization Ambidexterity in Organization Agility 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V “us” – Leading and Influencing Teams and Organizations – Conclusion 301\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI “us” – Leading An Inclusive Construction Industry 303\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e22 Leading an Inclusive Construction Industry 305\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndividual Actions to Lead the Industry 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A Construction Industry Leaders Interviewed for This Book 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B Greatness Podcast Guests Included in This Book 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 329\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGretchen Gagel, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e an influential leader in the construction industry, overcame discouragement from her father to study mechanical engineering and forge a successful executive career. She has advised some of the largest corporations on effective construction execution and in 2021 was inducted by her peers into the National Academy of Construction. The last chapter of Gretchen’s career is dedicated to driving inclusivity in the construction, engineering, mining, and energy industries as founder of Women Thriving in Construction: A Global Institute. In this book, Gretchen brings together research and insights from over 120 global thought leaders to empower women and their allies. She candidly shares personal experiences — balancing executive leadership with motherhood and caregiving — while providing actionable strategies to accelerate the success of women and transform workplace culture. Connect with Gretchen on LinkedIn or visit www.gretchengagel.com.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“In the decades I’ve known Gretchen, I have watched her grow and excel as a mother, a civic and business leader, and an influencer in the construction industry. We are so fortunate that Gretchen carved out the time to write this seminal book on women’s leadership and I am confident that all will benefit from the knowledge she shares. Gretchen is a remarkable leader and role model who cares deeply for the construction industry, and her passion for helping women thrive helps us build a more inclusive industry.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Mary K. Rhinehart,\u003c\/b\u003e Chair, Johns Manville Corporation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePractical leadership guidance, inspiring stories, and actionable strategies for women and their male allies to elevate their careers in construction\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuilding Women Leaders: A Blueprint for Women Thriving in Construction\u003c\/i\u003e is a guide to becoming a successful female leader in the construction, engineering, mining, and energy industries. 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